Aurélie B.
From Series Mania in Lille, Banijay France announced that Screenline Productions, StudioFact Stories, and newspaper Le Parisien will jointly develop a new drama series, "L’Arnaqueuse de Kiabi" (W/T). The title is inspired by the ongoing Aurélie B case, which has captured public attention since October last year.
Based on the investigation and exclusive revelations from Le Parisien, the series will explore the story of Mrs. Aurélie B, the former treasurer of the fashion brand Kiabi, who allegedly embezzled over €100 million. An unassuming woman, she is accused of reportedly exploiting financial loopholes for over a decade to fund an extravagant lifestyle. After a meteoric rise, her actions came to a head when she was arrested by authorities in August 2024. To date, however, she is presumed innocent, with the case still ongoing.
Alexia Laroche-Joubert, President and CEO of Banijay France, and Frédéric Lussato, Screenline Productions, highlighted the case addressed in the title: “We recently made a strong debut into drama, and this new project continues the momentum to deliver immersive and impactful stories that align with market expectations. The Aurélie B case is a fascinating story of alleged deception and fraud, driven by a complex, romantic character with a dark side. With Le Parisien and StudioFact by our side, we are confident this series will find its audience, especially those drawn to tales inspired by true events," stated.
Jacques Aragones and Roxane Rouas-Rafowicz, Directors and Founders of StudioFact Media Group, and Ivan Sadik, Managing Director of StudioFact Stories, added: “The story of Aurélie B perfectly aligns with StudioFact’s mission – to portray life in its shadows and its light. With the power of investigative journalism, we will bring this extraordinary case to life, crafting a drama that is as gripping as it is revealing," noted.
Screenline Productions, launched in July 2023, is behind the Prime Video hit "Culte", a fictional story inspired by a true event: the launch of "Loft Story" (Big Brother) in France, starring Anaïde Rozam, César Domboy, Sami Outalbali, Marie Colomb, and Nicolas Briançon.
Meanwhile, Banijay France is home to the industry’s best local and international talent, boasting an ever-growing portfolio of premium, high-impact content, including Shine Fiction’s Apple+ series "Carême", the international hit "Marie Antoinette", Alain Goldman’s "Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight" from Montmartre Films for Netflix, and "Montmartre", a co-production between Authentic Prod and TF1.