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Alain Moreau discusses the making of 'Enchaînés', France's first slavery drama series

other · 2026-05-06

In an interview with Le Monde, screenwriter Alain Moreau reflects on the lengthy development process behind 'Enchaînés', the first French television series to depict slavery. Moreau describes the master-slave relationship as an individualized version of the dynamic between colonial power and colony. The series marks a significant cultural milestone in French media, addressing a historically underrepresented subject.

Key facts

  • Alain Moreau is the creator of 'Enchaînés'.
  • 'Enchaînés' is the first French series to depict slavery.
  • The interview was published in Le Monde.
  • Moreau compares the master-slave link to the colonial power-colony relationship.
  • The series required a long preparatory process before production.

Entities

Artists

  • Alain Moreau

Institutions

  • Le Monde

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