Banijay Entertainment announced the adaptation of Marie Vareille’s best-selling 2022 novel, "Désenchantées," for France Télévisions. Produced by Banijay Studios France, the four-part drama is the creation of Claire Kanny and Solenn Le Priol and will be directed by David Hourrègue.
Set in the French coastal town of Bouville-sur-Mer, "Désenchantées" follows the mysterious disappearance of 15-year-old Sarah Leroy, a case that shocked the nation. Though a suspect was quickly arrested, unanswered questions and lingering speculation remained. Twenty years later, journalist Fanny returns to uncover the truth behind the tragedy that has haunted her for years. As she digs deeper into the case, memories begin to unravel, connecting Sarah’s fate to her own past, her sister Angélique, and a group known as "les Désenchantées" ("the Disenchanted"), girls who knew Sarah all too well. The cast includes Constance Labbé, Marie Denarnaud, Élodie Frenck, Fleur Geffrier, and Marc Ruchmann.
Carole Della Valle, Executive Producer at Banijay Studios France, praised the original work: "Fans of Marie Vareille’s novel are going to love 'Désenchantées'—it brings to life the mystery, emotional depth, and psychological intrigue of the book. With book-to-screen adaptations continuing to soar, this four-part drama is set to become a must-watch for audiences, particularly given its exploration of coming-of-age themes, friendship, and shifting timelines between past and present," commented.
In this way, Banijay Studios France continues to build its reputation with high-quality dramas for both French and international audiences. The company is behind the global hit "Marie Antoinette," which has sold to 149 territories, with a highly anticipated second series launching soon. Other successful titles include "Versailles" (Canal+), "Mouche" (Canal+), based on the UK hit series "Fleabag," and "Germinal" (France TV).
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