Le feuilleton Fortune of Francecurrently broadcast on Canal+, is an adaptation of the eponymous literary work by Robert Merle. Directed by Christopher Thompson, the series transports viewers to the middle of the 16th century, during the Wars of Religion in France. Broadcast since September 16, 2024, the fiction, composed of six episodes, ends this Monday, September 30 in France.
The story follows the Siorac family, settled in Périgord Noir, a region plagued by conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. Jean de Siorac, the patriarch, is a convinced Protestant, while his wife, Isabelle, fervently defends the Catholic faith. This family tearing reflects the religious divide that divides the country. Their sons, Pierre and François, are at the heart of this turmoil, forced to choose between the faith of their father and that of their mother. Between love, betrayals, wars and epidemics, Fortune of France brilliantly illustrates the political and religious issues of the time. The series is distinguished by a meticulous reconstruction, offering sumptuous landscapes of Périgord, and intense dialogues, sometimes close to theater.
The Fortune series from France: who is Lucie Debay?
Fortune of France is an opportunity to rediscover established actors from cinema and television, as well as emerging talents. Among them, Lucie Debay, a Belgian actressstands out in one of the main roles by playing the character of La Baronne de Siorac. Known for her ability to embody complex characters, the actress brings a striking emotional depth to the series.
Born in 1985 in France, Lucie Debay quickly established herself on the international scene. After studying drama at the Institute of Broadcasting Arts in Belgium, she made her cinema debut in Belgian films before conquering the French big screen. Among his most noted fictions are King of the Belgians (2016), a satirical comedy where she plays Louise. She also starred in Our battles (2018) alongside Romain Duris, a film hailed for its sincerity in depicting family difficulties.
Fortune de France: Lucie Debay joins the distribution
On television, Lucie Debay made her debut in Belgian productions, but it was really with Fortune of France that it gains visibility among the general public. Thanks to her interpretation, she has established herself as one of the talents to follow in France. In parallel with her television commitments, Lucie Debay continues to shine in the cinema, confirming her status as a versatile actress, capable of moving from a dramatic role to a comedy, while always bringing great sensitivity to her characters. She was also seen in the casting of films Past Love Syndrome, Augur, or even A crazy life.
The filming of Fortune of France allows you to discover or rediscover talented actors, while offering a fascinating dive into the History of France.
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