On October 11, 2024, Max will broadcast Une amie engagée, an intense 4-episode French miniseries starring Laure Calamy in the lead role. Inspired by the detective novel La Mythomane du Bataclan by Alexandre Kauffmann, this dramatic and psychological work explores manipulation and the quest for attention through the complex character of Christelle.
A devoted frienda new 4-episode French drama mini-series, immerses viewers in an intense story mixing lies and manipulation. Created by Jean-Baptiste Delafon (Black Baron) et Fanny Burdino (The Revolution), this series features Laure Calamyan actress who has won many accolades for her performances in Ten percent et Antoinette in the Cévennes. Laure Calamy plays Christelle, a complex character whose life is turned upside down after the attacks of November 13, 2015 in Paris. Inspired by the investigative book The Bataclan mythomaniac by Alexandre Kauffmann, the series is directed by Just Philippot (The Cloud), adding an even more captivating dimension to this psychological thriller. A devoted friend promises to be a disturbing dive into the human psyche, where the quest for recognition can lead to extremes.
On the night of the attacks of November 13, 2015, Christelle was paralyzed by fear. She should have been present at the Bataclan during the concert of Eagles of Death Metalbut fate has other plans. Distraught, she begins to reach out to survivors to offer her support, and this growing relationship with the victims gives her a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Gradually, the idea of creating an association takes shape, and Chris becomes a key figure among the survivors. However, as her influence grows, some begin to question her past. Inconsistencies emerge: her testimonies do not match. Is she a real victim or a manipulator? How far will she go to maintain her lies? This psychological thriller explores the line between reality and lies, revealing a deeply troubled character.
With its plot based on true events, A devoted friend is aimed primarily at an adult audience, fans of psychological dramas and intense thrillers. Fans of series such as The Serpent or Laetitia will find here a captivating plot, where manipulation and lies are at the heart of the story. The originality of the series lies in the exploration of the psychological consequences of the attacks of November 13, a subject rarely treated from this angle in fiction. The character of Christelle, played by Laure Calamy, promises to be a disturbing mirror of the psychological excesses that can be engendered by an excessive quest for attention. If you liked Ten percent for Calamy’s performance, or even A little brother For its emotional depth, you will certainly be captivated by this mini-series.
Between manipulation, false memories and the quest for identity, A devoted friend looks like a must-see series of this new school year. Thanks to a promising performance by Laure Calamy and a plot inspired by real events, this mini-series asks troubling questions about the construction of memory and the quest for recognition. Go to Max from the October 11, 2024 to discover this intriguing and profound work, where each episode will gradually reveal the mysteries of a life based on lies.
Official trailer for the mini-series A devoted friend (2024) :
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