Broadcast this evening on M6, “A la folie”, with Marie Gillain and Alexis Michalik, explores the mechanisms of the influence exercised by a narcissistic perverse spouse. And could well establish itself as the best fiction of the TV season according to the press.
What is it about ?
In the middle of a cocktail among friends, Anna stabs her companion Damien. She is indicted for attempted murder, but the case is incomprehensible: Anna has no past of violence, and gives no explanation for her action.
Noé, in charge of the investigation, wants to understand: piece by piece, he will reconstruct before our eyes the puzzle of the influence of a narcissistic pervert on his victim. With the help of a determined lawyer, they will reveal Damien’s true face. Will they be able to save Anna?
To insanitydirected by Andréa Bescond and Eric Métayer, and written by Eléonore Bauer and Guillaume Labbé.
With Marie Gillain, Alexis Michalik, Ahmed Sylla, Nicole Ferroni, Andréa Bescond, …
Tuesday September 6 at 9:10 p.m. on M6, and already available on Salto
What the press think…
According to Télé 7 Jours:
“Andréa Bescond and Eric Metayer, authors of the excellent film on pedophilia “Les Chatouilles”, sign a new opus of public utility. “A la folie” X-rays to perfection, with a precious educational ambition, all the toxic mechanisms at work in the phenomenon of psychic hold.” 5/5
According to Télé Loisirs:
“Andréa Bescond and Éric Métayer (“Les Chatouilles”) sign here a strong and fine work at the same time, which demonstrates how a narcissistic pervert builds his trap with small strokes of paradoxical injunctions. The scenario unrolls the thread of events without ever falling in any cliché and the actors, including Andréa Bescond herself, are all incredibly accurate.” 5/5
According to Le Parisien:
“Worn brilliantly and realistically by Marie Gillain and Alexis Michalik, this television film dissects the mechanism of the influence exercised by a narcissistic perverse spouse. Very successful.” 4.5/5
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According to The Point:
“The TV movie directed by Andréa Bescond and Éric Métayer accurately examines the psychological violence within a couple. (…) Marie Gillain offers an extraordinary interpretation of a sunny woman who will approach madness under the effect of the psychological aggressions of his companion.” 4/5
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According to TV Cable Sat:
“On a complex subject, this television film is as remarkable and accurate as it is powerful and challenging. The staging is truly inspired.” 4/5
According to Telerama:
“Weighed down by sequences that are too didactic, and the recurring use of strong symbolism – the lover represented as a bullfighter in an empty arena, the description of this toxic relationship nevertheless reveals great psychological accuracy, and owes a lot to the interpretation of Marie Gillain, solar and fragile, and Alexis Michalik, perfect as a handsome bastard, perfectly detestable.” 3.5/5
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According to TV Star:
“A realistic and terrifying immersion in the mind of a narcissistic pervert.” 3.5/5