The 6 episodes of the series “Manzel New York” can be seen on Martinique la 1ère this Thursday from 8 p.m.

Thursday 19th December 2024 06:27 PM

This is the event this Thursday evening (December 19) on Martinique la 1ère. The new series co-produced by the Overseas division of France Télévisions is broadcast in full on your screens from 8 p.m. Signed by Mariette Monpierre, it immerses us in the world of social networks alongside Isabelle, a young influencer. Incredible adventures, treated with humor, but allowing viewers to question the representation of oneself, the relationship with others and other current themes.

Here we are in the heart of the digital world, following the adventures of an ultra-connected young West Indian woman in search of emancipation. The young influencer Isabelle was supposed to get married, but she decides to abandon everything after a violent altercation Who occurs in front of the church. Director Mariette Monpierre takes us on incredible adventures.

Director Mariette Monpierre is in Martinique

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This Guadeloupean left her native land for Paris where she obtained a master’s degree in Applied Foreign Languages and a degree in media techniques from the University of the Sorbonne.

Studious and convinced that the future lies in images, she continued her studies at the prestigious Smith University in Massachusetts. Her undeniable talent allowed her to land a producer position at BBDO.

Here she is, director of music videos, advertising films, music, fiction and documentaries. In 1997, the New York City Health Department commissioned his first documentary “Knowlege is power” to raise awareness about HIV.

Five years later his short film Appointment is nominated for the Djibril Diop Mambety prize. She flies from success to success. Just a reminder, it was she who directed the last music video for the diva Edith Lefel.

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At a time when appearances and self-presentation are established as masters on social networks, the director goes further by tackling serious themes such as physical violence, homophobia or even mutilation, using the humor and pushing the viewer to think. With a brilliant professional career, she contributes to the evolution of West Indian cinema.

Director Mariette Monpierre contributes to the evolution of Caribbean cinema

The meeting is at 8 p.m. on Martinique la 1ère.

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