TV series

Les Grandes Familles

1989 · 1 season

A cold, incisive portrait of elite self-interest, watching powerful people scheme feels like observing a ruthless, elegant machine.

Overview: A clear-cut and ruthless depiction of the French ruling class between the two World Wars. Whether it's the circles of literature, medicine, journalism, theater or politics, the trait is fierce and portraits without concession.
How it feels: Cynical, dark, satirical and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, class, corruption, ambition
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
class
corruption
ambition
betrayal
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild