"The Plague" (copyright: Jean-Philippe Baltel)
Oble's French mini-series "The Plague" will soon reach audiences in Belgium, Spain, and Portugal. This modern adaptation of Albert Camus' world-renowned novel "La Peste" has been picked up by major international broadcasters, with Proximus acquiring the series for Belgium, and AMC Networks International Southern Europe launching it on SundanceTV in Spain and AMC in Portugal.
Premiering on France 2 in March, "The Plague" was an instant success, topping the ratings throughout its run. The series is now selected at the French Drama Festival in Korea, an exclusive event showcasing the creativity and dynamism of French fiction series, and will be premiered to the Korean audience exclusively from September 9th.
"We are delighted to see 'The Plague' expanding its reach across Europe," said Katia Sol, co-founder of Oble. "Albert Camus’ timeless work carries profound messages and universal themes of resilience, sacrifice, and humanity that resonate with audiences today more than ever. Bringing this modern adaptation to new territories feels especially meaningful in our current global context, and we’re excited that viewers will watch this modern interpretation of a timeless Albert Camus’ masterpiece."
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"The Plague", a four-part series produced by Siècle Productions ("Voltaire in Love"), is helmed by director Antoine Garceau ("Call My Agent"). A contemporary reimagining of Camus' 1947 literary classic, the series is brought to life by writer and showrunner Georges-Marc Benamou, alongside César Award-winning screenwriter Gilles Taurand.
The cast features Frédéric Pierrot ("In Treatment") as Dr. Rieux, a rebel hero who risks his life to fight a new virus, Hugo Becker ("Osmosis") as Sylvain Rambert, a journalist torn between love and duty, Sofia Essaïdi ("Women at War") as Laurence Molinier, a determined whistleblower, Judith Chemla ("Of Money and Blood") as Lucie Ferrieres, pianist and fighter, and Johan Heldenbergh ("Alabama Monroe") as Jean Tarrou, Dr Rieux’s enigmatic ally.
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