Des vivants (series) (2025)
Release Year: 2025
Alternative Title: De levande
Director: Jean-Xavier de Lestrade
Writer: Antoine Lacomblez, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade
Production & Genre
Producer: Executive_Producer: Antoine Lacomblez, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade
Companies: France Télévisions, Mizar Films, Nac Films, Pictanovo, RTBF, What's Up Films
Genre: Drama
Budget: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: death, explosive belt, french youth, islamic terrorism, justice, november 13 2015 paris attacks, paris attacks, paris france, psychological torment, reference to bataclan, reference to the bataclan theatre massacre, special police unit, survivor, terror attack, terrorist attack survivor, terrorists, testimonial, traumatism, tv mini series, victims
Story
On November 13, 2015, Marie, Caroline, Sébastien, Arnaud, Grégory, Stéphane, and David were among those held hostage during a terrorist attack at the Bataclan theatre in Paris. Miraculously surviving this atrocity forged an unbreakable bond between them. 'Des Vivants' explores their lives post-traumatic event, delving into their psychological torment, coping mechanisms, and struggle for justice.
Summary
'Des Vivants', a French-Belgian drama series directed by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, is based on true events surrounding the November 13, 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris. The story centers around seven survivors of the Bataclan theatre massacre and their journey through trauma, resilience, and pursuit of justice. It serves as a poignant exploration of how terrorism affects not just its direct victims but also their families and society at large.