A synopsis on French luxury: how can you not be intrigued? This is the theme of the new series Made in Francebroadcast from this Wednesday January 15 at 9 p.m., on France 2. Directed by Mathilde Vallet (Appointment with Crime), the production features Cécile Bois, unforgettable heroine of Candice Renoirin the role of a mother confronted with her husband's infidelity. Tour in emblematic places such as the former private mansion of the Countess du Barry in Versailles, Made in France aims to combine visual elegance and a story anchored in French tradition.
Stories of the heart and female emancipation
Rita, mother of four children and devoted assistant to her husband Olivier (Thierry Neuvic), owner of a garage in the Paris suburbs, sees her daily life collapse when she discovers that he is cheating on her with Olympe (Antonia Desplat), a executive working for Valières, a luxury leather goods house on the verge of bankruptcy. Determined to confront her rival, Rita goes to Valières headquarters, but, against all expectations, she comes out hired as Olympe's assistant.
This unlikely duo, bringing together two completely opposite women – a frank and pragmatic wife from a modest background, and a sophisticated and solitary lover from a privileged world – is forced to work together to save the company. As the days go by, their differences fade away in favor of an unexpected alliance, revealing unsuspected facets of their personalities.
Rather positive feedback
Overall, critics are rather satisfied with this new France Télévisions production, presented as a clever mix of humor and drama. West France evokes a “great success”highlighting a writing “full of nuances” which avoids Manichaeism and offers a fair portrait of fallible, but endearing, characters. Tele-Leisure underlines a scenario “skillfully balanced”, which, while exploring adultery and its consequences, questions broader questions such as the place of women in society.
The performances of the actors are unanimously praised. West France describes Cécile Bois as “funny and touching”praising her naturalness in a role where she plays a woman oscillating between fragility and determination.
Antonia Desplat is also praised for her “remarkable presence” and his ability to express complex emotions. “Beautiful and unique” according to The Cliffhanger & Co Chroniclesthe media adds that their duo works thanks to an alchemy “confusing”the two actresses passing the buck with accuracy and intensity.
Immersion in the world of luxury
The luxury leather goods setting is also a strong point, offering an authentic immersion. West France appreciates that the series highlights French artisanal know-how, while remaining far from clichés. Emily in Paris. The careful staging, notably thanks to prestigious settings such as the former private mansion of the Countess du Barry in Versailles, helps to reinforce this elegant and resolutely French atmosphere.
Scenario weaknesses pointed out
However, some reviews point out flaws in the writing. Telerama thus criticizes the series for relying on “dispensable twists and turns, plastered on comedy to tighten a scenario that doesn't need it » and “crude script choices” which weaken a promising plot. Despite dialogues that they judge “applied”the magazine regrets that these elements come « [gâcher] » a “beautiful sorority story” par “strings”.
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