In the summer of 1951, the quiet French village of Pont-Saint-Esprit was struck by a mysterious and terrifying affliction that left hundreds of residents suffering from violent hallucinations and madness. As the community grappled with the sudden, unexplained tragedy, rumors swirled about the cause, ranging from ergot poisoning to more sinister, covert operations. This documentary explores the chilling possibility that the villagers were unwitting subjects in a secret, state-sponsored experiment, shedding light on the dark intersection of Cold War paranoia and human rights abuses.