French Roulette

A slow-burning, emotionally charged true-crime drama that simmers with quiet tension and a mother's relentless grief.

Created by

Isabelle Dubernet, Nicolas Jean

Genres

Drama, Mystery, Crime

Starring

Michèle Laroque, Yannick Choirat, Marie Zabukovec

Overview

In the 1970s French Riviera, Renee Le Roux runs the city’s historical casino. When she stands against mafioso Jean-Dominique Fratoni, who is doing everything in his power to acquire her establishment, her daughter, Agnes, disappears. So begins a 40-year game of cat-and-mouse--a mother’s battle to uncover the truth. Based on actual events.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, corruption, power, family

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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