General Jacques de Bollardière is: glory, battles, exploits, medals, from one war to another, without qualms. However, a day in 1957, he disobeyed his hierarchy which justified the use of torture during the Algerian war. The ultimate adventurer then switches to the side of non-violence and his destiny represents a unique case in contemporary history. His wife, signatory of the appeal against torture in 1957, continues to perpetuate its ideas, embodies them and shares them.