Articles about TF1
In the spotlight
Shine Fiction CEO Dominique Farrugia discusses his latest project – French thriller Rien ne t’efface (Nothing Erases You) – the abundance of book-to-screen adaptations and why he’s stepping back behind the camera for crime comedy Enquête en Family (Family Detective).
Yes we cancan
French period drama Montmartre tells a family story that unfolds within the iconic Parisian district of the same name. Aline Panel of producer Authentic Prod explains how she overcame tight budgets to make the show, and details her plans for a number of historical series set across the French capital.
A real Eiffel
Cat’s Eyes producers Benjamin Dupont-Jubien and Mehdi Sabbar discuss achieving their dream of bringing the cult Japanese mangas to the screen, relocating the action to Paris and how they utilised the city’s iconic landmarks in this crime heist series.
History repeating
French thriller Brocéliande sees a biologist return to her former university to uncover the truth behind her friend’s disappearance, when another person goes missing in similar circumstances. Dominique Farrugia, CEO of producer Shine Fiction, tells DQ more.
Lost and found
Bertrand Cohen, CEO of Terence Films, reveals the adaptation process behind French psychological thriller Rivière-Perdue, a series about the search for a missing girl that is based on Spanish drama La Caza: Monteperdido.
Promising work
French star Sofia Essaïdi opens up about her roles in La Promesse (The Promise) and upcoming period drama Les Combattantes, and her emotional attachment to the characters she plays.
Marcella, meet Rebecca
Call My Agent star Anne Marivin and director Didier Le Pêcheur tell DQ about their partnership on the set of Rebecca, the French remake of British drama Marcella, in which a detective hunts a serial killer while suffering from devastating blackouts.
Taking a Fall
Insoupçonnable writer Virginie Brac explains how this adaptation of British crime thriller The Fall, which follows an investigation from the perspective of the individuals on both sides of the law, was reimagined for a French audience.
The talking dead
French crime procedural Balthazar introduces a forensic pathologist with an unusual talent. DQ hears more about the six-part drama from producer Stephane Marsil and co-writer Clothilde Jamin.
All Gone
Chris Noth, Leven Rambin and Danny Pino explain why US crime procedural Gone stands out from the crowd – and recall filming a tough fight sequence between two of the leading trio.
Quebert in Quebec
French director Jean-Jacques Annaud takes the reins and actor Patrick Dempsey returns to the small screen in The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair, a 10-part murder-mystery series from Epix, MGM and TF1. DQ visits the set.
Delivering Ransom
Luke Roberts and Frank Spotnitz take DQ behind the scenes of Ransom, revealing why this show isn’t just another hostage drama.
Q&A: TF1’s Marie Guillaumond
TF1’s head of French drama Marie Guillaumond tells DQ how the drama boom is building in France and how she hopes to work with streaming giants Netflix and Amazon.
The magic touch
French broadcaster TF1 is breaking new ground with crime drama Contact, both on camera and off. DQ speaks to series producer Christophe Carmona.
French drama: Vive la revolution
French drama is evolving at an increasing pace, but while broadcasters and producers are widening their international horizons, the most dramatic changes are taking place at home.