Why Do Men From All Over the World Want to Join the Foreign Legion? 

"What can they keep?" "Just their money and cigarettes." This is the most French thing I've ever heard.

Wow, that translation from English TO English was the most helpful part of the video. Not only did I understand what was said, it seems I have memorized it too.

That’s the first time I’ve ever heard English being translated into English 😂

You need to feel pain in a beautiful landscape. That is perfect.

Men are always attracted to a tough test. Plus, they will give you a new identity that erases your old one, a big advantage if you've been in trouble with the law.

“Just their money and cigarettes.” Look I was born in France and I love my country but this one took me out 😂

….Can’t believe ppl like Sean wouldn’t have been running, working out like crazy before joining up….(Especially when he’s already 15 yrs older than many)….

Stan, though. We all need a friend like Stan. What a champ.

"only money AND CIGARETTES" AS A FRENCH I WAS ROLLING SO HARD 🤣🤣🤣

"How dare you applaud, do you think you're at a show?" 😂

I felt for Stan. That dude is a beast.

man... u wont believe how hard it is to understand english being translated to english , i know both french and english so this was tough , but it was a great documentary

I learned a lot. I always figured they took almost everyone that got through boot camp and asked very little questions.

it occurs to me there are simple explanations as far as someone joining the military of any kind. the FFL takes care of their own. injury, retirement everything. when you put yourself in their hands you can trust if anything happens to you, your taken care of thereafter. in my country they keep changing vet benefits, taking benefits from the vets and time limits to use your benefits. you can be injured and come home to live on the streets helpless and homeless. in FFL your well aware of what your doing and what the mission is.

I saw that someone else saw English being translated into English! Lol! But I think recruits learning French would have been a real bonus to the video.

Stan was the most fit and had the best attitude. Since when the Legion got picky on expendable mercenaries?🧐

17:04 thats exactly what we did in High school between 77 students. Rithm increased each time (in french we call it "epreuve VMA" ) I was 2nd ! I was a little bit frustrated because I saw that when we were the only one left, that he could stop at any time because it was reallyyy hard at this point and I knew I could have been 1st...

My friend joined for challenge and adventure. He did 2 contracts and loved it!

He forgot to mentions that when you enlist you get another name and the fact that some of these legionaires who did not get their contract renewed with the Legion are enlisting in Wagner. Also a lot, a repeat, a lot of those who enlist in the Legion do it to get french citizenship. Most westerners do it for the challenge, but most of people from other reagion do it become EU citizens. So YES, the reward factor is present in the Legion too. Out of 4 people I personally know who are legionaires 3 of them are there for the passport. One Mexican and two Senegalese.

Much respect for these guys.

impressive training🤗💪

Think I’d be saying “Aufwiedersehen” the minute I saw that German Sergeant

Mi primo es legionario. Orgullo mexicano 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

Good luck boys, there is a great history behind all of you.

Wow! Your channel is truly living up to its name with this incredible video on "Why Do Men From All Over the World Want to Join the Foreign Legion?" This immersive documentary takes us deep into the heart of the French Foreign Legion, revealing the intense physical and mental challenges these volunteers face as they strive to become part of this elite unit. From the moment the recruits willingly step into the Legion's world, we are taken on a journey that explores their diverse backgrounds and motivations. The raw emotions and personal sacrifices they make are palpable, making this documentary not just a visual spectacle but a profound exploration of the human spirit. The video provides a glimpse into the rigorous training, the emotional struggles, and the life-changing decisions these men must make. The attention to detail in capturing every moment, from the challenging physical tests to the emotional farewells, paints a vivid picture of the Legion's demanding standards and the personal transformations its members undergo. The cinematography and storytelling are top-notch, allowing viewers to feel the intensity of each training session and the weight of every decision. As we witness the highs of success and the lows of failure, it becomes evident that this documentary is not just about the French Foreign Legion; it's about resilience, determination, and the pursuit of a new identity. Kudos to "Best Documentary" for delivering such an engaging and thought-provoking piece. This video not only educates viewers about the Foreign Legion but also prompts reflection on the universal themes of sacrifice, ambition, and the search for purpose. It's a powerful testament to the storytelling prowess of your channel. Keep up the fantastic work!

I spent one year in the french army (drafted in the early 90s). As a military physician...not a hero😢. I met our paratroopers (very good, but brutal) , engeneers (Nice and clever) and légionnaires. And this is really great. It is something everyone should do. You would see an "ambiance " you could not see in another part of the world..

You guys also should watch the movie Legion with Jean Claude Van Damme

It took me a while to notice none of them wear glasses.

I joined the Legion in 2014. I found the application procedure quite easy. When I first walked in nobody talked to me, but when they found out I was ex British army, they started to ask questions. The beer they served was cheap and they actually had snooker tables. Yes, the Royal British Legion is great.

j'ai toujours autant d'admiration pour se corp d'élite et leur entrainement très rustique..

Honneur à tous ces hommes étrangers qui méritent la nationalité Française

Next part fast please....,🙏🙏🙏

That Warrant Officer needs to learn how to wear a beret. Damn, 60km which is 37.2 miles. That is one of those absolute rucks of destruction. Most Special Forces in the world can't pass that test alone. The current US military could take some lessons from the Legion on how to attract bad ass candidates, but instead they wanna focus on making everyone feel self-important and respect their individuality. The exact opposite formula for a strong military that has the capability to kick the ass of anyone wanting to us or our allies harm. Individuals don't do well in the battle. Teams win battles, and ensure war is fought at the upmost level of effectiveness.

Every one enlist in something for a reason, the Legion is mostly for guys who don't have many choices. Your past makes a huge difference. Check the retirement average and you will see there is not much to motivate anyone to do this for a carrier.

Poor Sean …his English was too Scottish and had to be translated into a louder English…😅

I went there on November last year but unfortunately I was instantly rejected because I failed the IQ test

Is there a way to remake the video without the dubbing over the English speakers?

Have fun going to war and watch your best friend get his head blown off. My father was an F6F fighter pilot off the Enterprise at the age of 19 during WWII and he taught me from 1950-53 I would never go into combat. Every boy needs that dad.

That was indeed the most interesting English-to-English translation I’ve ever heard. I have to admit that when I heard the narrator say Sean was Scottish, I figured I might really need a translator. LOL.

No thanks, I've been through all that and I don't want it anymore. I'm from 1993, when I was there. I learned a lot but at the end of the instruction we were so stressed that we almost always fought with each other. We took too much beating for small failures, we learned through the beating.

And for those who want something more... joyfull and stylish there is always the Spanish Foreign Legion. Their motto is the infamous "Leave no man's behind"

American here lol. Spent 3 weeks there but did not get selected 👍 met Stan lol I believed he tried more than once before his last attempt

That's amazing that these men are taking on an incredible challenge in order to test and turn their life around. Absolutely respect that !

I am from India ♥️♥️ Love from India ♥️♥️

Why do you have dubbing on English speaking parts? Also why does the dubbing say something different to the speaker?

Mate the guys speaking English and your translating him wrong???

A friend of mine was there in the 80s, he said it wasn’t 2 bunks high but 4. And you’re given a new name after completing selection process. How can you be given a new identity before completing?

La légion c est la France et la France ils sont légion pour l’aimés la servir Et avec honneur et fidélité Totale respect A l’hombre immense de ces modestes héros 🇫🇷👍👍👍

Who says everyone wants to join the Foreign Legion? Before, it was the only military formation of its kind. They accepted young people who could not enroll in the military academy, or those who were running away from someone... So it was the only place in the world where they could hide and earn money.

" to gain entry into this exceptional corpse" Love it.

The translation from English to English made me belly laugh

a legionnaire is a brother in arms, whether his nationality, religion, race, a legionnaire never abandons one of his comrades! and respect the defeated enemy!

Less soul crushing than a 9 to 5.

A lot of admiration for Stan. Took his rejection well and it's certain he'll be a success in whatever he does. This is what an upbringing of having just enough but no more looks like; lots of exercise, unprocessed food, no sugar and no alcohol.

We all feel like strangers once in a while in one way or another...that's why the foreign Legion feels like home

One of my regrets in life is not following through to join the FFL, at about 19 years old I was going to join but I let a "friend" distract me from the path.

Is there a part 2 of this documentary about the recruitment of the French Foreign Legion? It's very interesting

At 29:30 , What determines whether or not you get chosen? The one dude was in good shape?

'This exceptional corpse'. 'Kin hilarious.

There is something about the Foreign Legion that evokes mystery and selectivity. They are special and they know that we know that too.

Changes identity to escape Dutch gangsters but tells his story on screen.

Because when you are 23 or 24 years old ,you have to challenge yourself , and this challenge is for a life .

Keep going

Military basic training is ALWAYS 100% physical... it don't matter if you have a masters degree or never graduated primary school... When I went to basic training in 1996 I thought it was a lot strict than what's shown on this video. Everything is single file line and everything's on a 90 degree angular movement and ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS on the 30 second or less time line whether it takes 1 minute or 30 minutes for everyone in the platoon to complete and the while waiting for the slower individuals, the faster ones are always doing push ups, sit-ups or flutter kicks LOL good times!!! I noticed really big difference between different military discipline though... although the US Military training used to be very strict, but it don't mean that the US training is better, it's just different...

I feel bad for gabonese guy in last in isn't selected he was a rigid and talented individual, sometimes luck just doesn't do you a favour.

thanks for mentioning my name syed in your documentary i am similar to mulan movie myself

Stan , Never Give Up

33:06. With Stan. An Asian guy. The French guy had no feelings. I feel bad for Stan and others

Brotherhood, tradition & honor.

Makes me think if I would have been selected Or not selected

Oh i hate shuttle runs so much, they are brutal. Deceptively tough.

Par contre je comprends pas pourquoi l'écossais et le Guinéen n'a pas été pris surtout pour le Guinéen

I can feel the stress right behind my screen!

Can someone explain why the recruit Stan (from Gabon) was not selected. He seemed well suited for the martial life and his commitment seemed unbreakable.

Eu quero participar.

Impressive Men of Men

Blood diamond guy is a beast

There's always the Peace Corp, the toughest job you'll ever love.

Nice motivation.

Please tell amy one how to apply for it and how to take visa for Parise......

They didnt show at all the difficult part of physical training, just some basic stuff when in reality its wayyyy more difficult. But its because they didnt show the 4 months of training after which is extremely intensive.

No money, no wallets, no personal property. Just Euros and cigarettes. XD I love the French.

Because it's the only place without other threshold to apply?

Thanks!

Poor Stan. Hope he is doing ok

Wish there was an English Foreign Legion.

I was there in the selection center. Unfortunately i was not selected. I wanted to join the FFL because i couldn’t join military forces in my country due to strict tattoo policy and have tired to join the U.S military service by the MAVNI program which is a foreign recrutement program for foreigners like me, but the program has been delayed due to the presidency election in 2017. Many people who came to join I saw in the selection center also have similar experiences to mine or some of them wanted different adventures. I saw former the U.S NAVY SEAL operator too. He wanted to adventure in his life. The FFL is very attractive military forces because it is the only military force where all the different people get together from different countries, also it is good opportunity to meet different people and to learn diversity.

This obey, respect, fear and get screamed at will never appeal nor work for me.

10000 out of 3.97 billion annually - joining the legion is apparently something very odd. For example, a lot more men, play some musical instrument, 250 million, plays fotball.

This is ridiculous but interesting! These guys are very courageous!

I speak french. I might join

15:21 now that he is kicked out, will he be able to keep his new identity???

Should show this in school not the crap they push now.

My favorite ❣️ FFL I'm from nepal

i like how they dubbed over a guy who speaks perfect English at 8:30

Was he not selected because of the situation when the team clapped for him as though he was showing off to everyone? Or because he’s black? Or perhaps due to some sort of horrible issue from the past that was dredged up? Or maybe even something I haven’t thought of…? Guess we’ll never know, but it’s bugging me. 😢 What do y’all think? Im curious! 😅

What is the last war that was won by the Foreign Legion? Who do the recruits expect to fight. Do they want to fight for France or do they have a grudge against someone?

48:22 Why is just one guy's face blurred out?

46:27 why only that guy is blurred

The dubbing of Shaun the Scotsman, who speaks native English, sounds worse than Shaun's own voice.