Lupin star shines light on riflemen from France’s former colonies in new film

Tirailleurs, featuring Lupin star Omar Sy, tells story of father and son during first world war

A new film featuring the Lupin star Omar Sy has highlighted the forgotten heroism of African riflemen from France's former colonies who fought in the frontline trenches of the first world war.

Tirailleurs was released on Wednesday shortly after a row sparked by an interview the actor had given to Le Parisien in which he contrasted attitudes to conflicts in Europe and Africa.