TV. Samuel Le Bihan starring in “Seul” on France 2

Only a few days left before the big start of the Vendée Globe in Les Sables d'Olonne, departure this Sunday, November 10, 2024 for this solo world tour without stopover or assistance. In the meantime, you can enjoy the village of Les Sables, or entertain yourself with a new TV film specially programmed this Monday evening (November 4) on France 2: “Alone” dedicated to the epic tale of navigator Yves Parlier, who is preparing to face the Everest of the Seas.

An incredible test of endurance and survival

Ready for anything, the sailor engages in a frantic race against Michel Desjoyeaux and Roland Jourdain. But its mast breaks in two. He must then face up to hope of completing his Vendée Globe. He will rebuild his mast to start racing again. On display, Samuel Le Bihan in the role of Yves Parlier . The latter transferred the rights to his book for the production of the film.

“The production bought the rights to my book” (Robinson of the seas, Robert Laffont), and I had an interview with the director (Pierre Isoard) very early on but I only discovered it when it was finished, during a private screening,”

he declares in the columns of Ouest-France.

The Sablais in the spotlight

Filming took place from April 17 to May 19, 2023 in Les Sables d'Olonne. Several locations were used such as the Congress Center, the Olonna port and the old captaincy of Jard sur Mer. Around a hundred local extras took part in the filming. Filming on land but especially at sea, on the imoca of skipper Denis Van Weynberg.

The film was supported by the Pays de la Loire region to the tune of €100,000 in partnership with the CNC.“Alone“to be seen this evening from 9 p.m., on France 2. It will be followed at 10:40 p.m. by a remarkable documentary”Vendée Globe 96-97, a race in hell

” directed by Jeanne Lefèvre who looks back on the worst edition contested with shipwrecks, rescues but also the disappearance of Canadian Gerry Roufs.