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Le Rouge et le Noir — La série

Directed by Gaël Morel. Produced by Georges-Marc Benamou. Broadcast on France 2.

Stendhal’s 1830 masterpiece The Red and the Black is given new life on France 2 in a series adaptation by director Gaël Morel. The story follows Julien Sorel, the ambitious son of a carpenter who, during the French Restoration, tries to rise above his station through seduction, intelligence and opportunism — dreaming at times of a military career in Napoleon’s footsteps, at others of a calling to the Church.

As much a coming-of-age novel as a political one, the work explores, with a sharpness that still feels modern, the tensions between social classes and the power games of love, in a France undergoing profound change.

A prestigious cast — Victor Belmondo, Virginie Ledoyen, Camille Razat, Patrick Timsit and more — and an original score by Les Garçons serve this great classic with the ambition it deserves.

JD Vance, la revanche d’une Amérique

Written by Thomas Snégaroff and David Thomson. Directed by David Thomson and Christophe Astruc. Produced by Together Media. Broadcast on France 5.

Once a fierce critic of Donald Trump, J.D. Vance now embodies the political revenge of working-class, conservative America. Born in Ohio into a world scarred by poverty and addiction, he went on to become the third-youngest vice president in U.S. history. The documentary traces his meteoric rise and ideological about-faces through previously unseen archive footage and the accounts of those who have known him — some of whom speak in front of a French camera for the first time. A striking portrait of the man who has the president’s ear, and of an America transforming before our eyes. Composed by Les Garçons, the original score lends tension and sharpness to this story of ascent and rupture.

Un autre Père

Written and directed by Pierre Linhart. Produced by Arezzo Films, BeHive, Sequel Prod, Storia Television and Astou Production. Distributed by Mediawan.

Thibaut, 40, is raising his 7-year-old son Gabriel, whom he adopted in Africa, on his own. As his son goes through a crisis, he decides to take him back to Senegal in search of his birth mother, Yawa, whom Thibaut once knew. But during the journey, another broken bond resurfaces — one that will lead Thibaut to mend his past loves and build a new family.

Les femmes riches ne courent pas les rues

Tournez s’il vous plaît – Arte France

Despite progress, women still face systemic economic inequalities.
This hard-hitting two-part documentary written and directed by Véronique Préault, investigates the hidden mechanisms that impoverish women — from childhood to couple dynamics, it offers a sharp analysis and a glimpse of hope.

 

Sharon Stone, Survival Instinct

Tournez s’il vous plaît – Arte France

30 years after Basic Instinct, Sharon Stone is still defined by her role as a sexual psychopath, but the Oscar nominee has always fought against domination. Directed by Nathalie Labarthe, this film, narrated by Julie Gayet, highlights her journey from B-movies to iconic roles in Total Recall and Casino, where she earned an Oscar nomination. Overcoming a violent upbringing, she broke industry barriers, demanding equal pay and co-producing the feminist The Quick and the Dead. At 64, proud of her age and strength, Stone remains a powerful survivor, challenging Hollywood’s limitations and refusing to be reduced to the male gaze.

 

Lindsay, la mécanique du harcèlement

Babel Doc – Together Media – France Televisions – CNC

How could Lindsay, a 13-year-old girl who was joyful and popular, take her own life in less than a school year? Who could have stopped the bullying at school and on social media? Directed by Félix Seger, this documentary follows the final months of Lindsay’s life, exploring collective responsibility and why this tragedy should have been prevented. It also looks at what steps need to be taken for the future, as bullying affects more than one student per class. Those who have turned their pain into action speak out, highlighting the need for change. What was once tolerated is no longer acceptable.

 

Chine : Opérations Secrètes

Everprod – Elephant TV – France Télévisions

From France to the United States, from Beijing to Djibouti, the film by Nolwenn Le Fustec and Antoine Izambard tells the story of an unknown and ruthless war, and clandestine operations aimed at destabilizing Western democracies and making China the leading global power by 2049. Produced by Amandine Chambelland.

 

Devenir Roi

Tournez s’il vous plaît – France Télévisions

Let yourself be guided into the little-known world of drag kings, where individuals portray masculinity while drag queens embody the codes of femininity. ‘Devenir Roi’ traces the history and daily life of Cha, a young drag king who, through his art, breaks free from norms and explores gender. Directed by Manon Selli.

 

Trop Chaud Pour Travailler

Tournez s’il vous plaît – Arte TV

With climate change, more workers face heat stress and health risks. In some regions, like the Persian Gulf, thousands suffer premature deaths attributed to heat. Qatar has enacted laws limiting outdoor work in high temperatures. Central America faces a chronic kidney disease epidemic, overwhelming health systems. Globally, heat-related incidents rise, impacting productivity and costing over $2 trillion annually. The film, directed by Mikaël Lefrançois, highlights the urgent need for adaptation measures to protect vulnerable workers. Experts advocate rethinking production, legislation, and urban planning to address this growing crisis.

 

Jair Bolsonaro, l’autre Brésil

Babel Doc – France Télévisions

His supporters dub him « the Myth » and hail him as a national savior. Jair Bolsonaro, conservative and ardent defender of agribusiness, personifies an unfamiliar Brazil on the global stage. Since his 2018 election, his anti-communist rhetoric and provocative stances have stirred controversy. Despite claiming political incorrectness, Bolsonaro’s complexity has garnered support across Brazilian society. After four years, with 25% still backing him, his tenure raises questions about Brazilian democracy’s stability. Unveiling an unexpected leader and an alternate Brazil. Written and directed by Ingrid Piponiot and Lætitia Rossi.

 

USA, La Nouvelle Colonie

Cat & Cie – M6

In the American Northwest, a new frontier beckons those seeking freedom and open spaces, but it also harbors a radical right fringe. Tâm Melacca and Gary Grabli follow the journey of a San Francisco family relocating to Idaho and encounters colorful characters like Viper, a reactionary biker, and Brett, a pro-Trump real estate agent. Controversial figures such as Pastor Bradshaw and Ammon Bundy, a former rebel against the FBI now running for governor, are also featured. While some residents adapt, others, like farmer Jennifer and Spokane’s sheriff, express concern about the rise of armed militias targeting minorities.

 

L’envolée, Les Virtuoses de Guadeloupe

Babel Doc – France Télévisions

Young Guadeloupean talents in dance and piano. In the French Overseas Territories, aspiring to become a professional pianist or ballerina requires as much imagination as perseverance, given the lack of educational and support structures. Yet, in Guadeloupe, Matis, Olivia, and Naomie have decided that nothing is impossible. Directed by Sonia Hedidi.