Paul Francoeur has just won the primaries of his party and is launching a presidential campaign that promises to be tumultuous. César Casalonga, his chief advisor, must dodge attacks from other candidates and quell the resentments within his own political faction. When a rumor of fraud in the primaries threatens to weaken his boss’s candidacy, César realizes that he will have to lead the most challenging battle of his life.
Dans l’Ombre
In the Shadows
Séries Mania 2024
International Competition
World premiere
Adaptation - Thriller - Political | France | 2024
Screened episode(s) : 1 & 2
Format : 6 x 52min
Our take
An adaptation by Pierre Schoeller of the novel of the same name by Edouard Philippe and Gilles Boyer, In the Shadows takes us into the gripping backstage world of a political election. With an impressive cast including Karin Viard, Swann Arlaud, Melvil Poupaud, Evelyne Brochu and Sofian Khammes (Éclat de la révélation actor 2023).
- Artistic direction Pierre SCHOELLER
- Written By Pierre SCHOELLER, Edouard PHILIPPE, Lamara LEPRÊTRE-HABIB, Gilles BOYER
- Directed By Pierre SCHOELLER, Guillaume SENEZ
- Music Julie ROUÉ
- With Swann ARLAUD, Melvil POUPAUD, Karin VIARD, Évelyne BROCHU, Philippe UCHAN, Sofian KHAMMES, Baptiste CARRION-WEISS, Maud WYLER, Clara ANTOONS, Catherine SALEE, Eric PARADISI
- Production Deuxième Ligne Films, Elzévir Films
- Broadcaster FRANCE 2
- International sales Newen Connect
3 Screenings :
Saturday 16.03
20:30 - 22:53 / Le Nouveau Siècle
Thursday 21.03
20:30 - 22:59 / Dunkerque
Monday 18.03
13:30 - 15:23 / UGC Ciné-Cité
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