The producers of Un si grand soleil decided to take an interest in ecology several weeks ago. And they even took the initiative of removing an image from the credits of the series.
For several months, the production ofSuch a big sun has decided to implement measures to reduce its impact on the environment. Moreover, all these efforts have been rewarded by the Ecoprod label. The producers of Un si grand soleil decided to take an interest in ecology. “Climate change, ecological transition, etc. are part of our lives”, explained Olivier Szulzynger, creator and screenwriter of the daily soap opera. And to continue: “Our characters are going through the same questions as us. I’m not in favor of showing an exemplary series, when our real life is not. I am in favor of showing the world in its complexity.”
Moreover, the production also chose to modify its credits. The image showing a sliding jet ski has been removed. “I have nothing against people who ride jet-skis,” smiles Olivier Szulzynger. “But should we promote it every evening at 8:50 p.m.? I’m not sure”, did he declare. It must be said that the teams in the series are very committed. “All services are involved, from writing to post-production”explained Laura Gérardin, responsible for health, safety and the environment. “On the sets, everyone is super invested. We have very few holdouts.”
“It even happened that Un si grand soleil gave up filming on a site”
Laura Gérardin also continued: “We always wonder how we can film to have as little impact as possible on the environment”, she confided. And to conclude: “It even happened that Un si grand soleil refused to film on a site, because it would have disrupted the environment too much.” And efforts continue even in the canteen where 100% vegetarian menus are prepared: “We would ultimately like to completely eliminate red meat”, revealed Laura Gérardin. The production even purchased a dehydrator. This is a machine that reduces food scraps left by teams into a compostable powder.