Name: A French Case
Released: 2021-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Blandine Bellavoir, Guillaume Gouix, Guillaume de Tonquédec

Available on PBS Video, Prime Video

"A French Case" is a collection of drama series inspired by major French criminal cases which shocked the nation and divided public opinion. Those “news items” became real societal phenomena.

Drama · 2021 · 53 min

Starring Blandine Bellavoir , Guillaume Gouix , Guillaume de Tonquédec

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

October 16th 1984. The body of Gregory Villemin, aged 4, is found drowned near a village in France. As dozens of reporters flock, the police follow the trail of a mysterious letter-writer…

44 min · Oct 24, 2021
EPISODE 2

The Pack

A suspect is arrested based on new evidence, under the eyes of crazed journalists. This arrest highlights existing family conflicts. Meanwhile, the police question the suspect’s sister-in-law.

44 min · Oct 31, 2021
EPISODE 3

The Post Office Girls

While the police believe they hold the culprit of the murder in the person of Bernard Laroche, their key witness recedes her statement. But an unexpected testimony brings out a new theory…

44 min · Nov 7, 2021
EPISODE 4

Ace In The Hole

Sesmat is replaced as lead investigator with Corazzi, who firmly believes Christine is guilty. Feeling abandoned by everyone, Jean-Marie considers taking justice into his own hands…

44 min · Nov 14, 2021
EPISODE 5

Sublime, Necessarily Sublime

The noose tightens around Christine, while Jean-Marie must face the consequences of his act. The media coverage of the case gets even more spectacular when a famous writer publishes an article.

44 min · Nov 21, 2021
EPISODE 6

The Most Hated Woman in France

Christine Villemin goes on a hunger strike to protest against her arrest. She then publishes a book to defend herself. Meanwhile, Lambert uses his last resources to try and solve the case.

44 min · Nov 28, 2021