Alexandra Berenguer
Contact - France Télévisions
DRAMA LINE-UP
France tv distribution and France tv studio are proud to announce the VOD and the international distribution of "Chronicles of the sun", the new daily drama from France 2.
After beginning shooting last spring in the south of France, in studios of 16 000 square meters as well as outdoor sites, the new daily drama series, Chronicles of the sun, is launching tonight on France 2 in access prime time, at 8:40pm.
France tv distribution distributes in VOD the show produced by France tv studio (former MFP), production company of France Télévisions, 100% dedicated to the group. From the day after the first broadcast, on August 28th, the drama series will be available in VOD on several partner platforms.
Also distributed on the international stage by France tv distribution, the program will be launched during the Rendez-vous by TV France International. The mission of the organisation is to promote French programs on the international market. The 24th edition will take place in Biarritz from September 9th to 13th, with a closing party dedicated to Chronicles of the sun.
Julien Verley, Chief Executive Officer of France tv distribution and of France tv studio:
"We are proud to offer a project quite this ambitious. Chronicles of the sun, an original creation by France Télévisions, echoes our society, it's modern and dynamic. Our objective is to make it live beyond a linear broadcasting. Its VOD availability from August 28th allows everyone to keep up the experience and go on following the characters' everyday life. The sales of French drama abroad, in growth for several years, predict the worldwide success the drama series is going to receive."
Synopsis
After a 17-year absence, Claire travels back to Montpellier with her teenage son, Theo. Her return from Africa is motivated by her need to reveal the existence of a family to Theo, and to enroll him in high school. But most importantly, she has a meeting with a childhood friend who has information regarding her sister’s disappearance. Claire finds this friend… murdered. She is taken into custody and accused of the crime.
Forty characters are interwoven into these tales of family, love, drama, contemporary destiny and everyday life, set in the south of France, in the modern, dynamic, seaside city of Montpellier.
Length: 235 x 26 min
Directed by: Benoît d'Aubert, Chris Nahon and others.
Cast: Mélanie Maudran, Valérie Kaprisky, Moïse Santamaria, Jérémy Banster, Emma Colberti, Gary Guénaire, Gabrielle Lazure, Fred Bianconi
Produced by: France tv studio Epeios Productions.
Photo credit: © Fabien Malot/France Télévisions