The Foreign Legion: Tougher Than the Rest

Men from all over the world have left their pasts behind to start a new life as elite soldiers in the French Foreign Legion. Director Elisabeth Nord has been granted unprecedented access to follow this legendary defence force from the inside. The documentary series looks beyond the myths and brutal reputation of the Legion, portrays the legionnaires' daily life, and reveals the true face of one of the most famous, mysterious and secretive fighting forces in the world.