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