Following her investigation into killer green algae in Brittany, journalist Inès Léraud has produced a comic strip, Les algues vertes - l'histoire interdite, illustrated by Pierre Van Hove. Les Algues Vertes, the new film by Pierre Jolivet, is the adaptation, broadcast this Tuesday, January 23, at 10:40 pm on Canal+.
These famous green algae are found in Brittany, full ofH2S, a deadly gas if you're exposed to it for even a few dozen seconds. Inès Léraud, a seasoned journalist brilliantly played by Céline Sallette (who, after Rouge in 2021, seems to love the role of whistle-blower), investigates these algae found en masse on the coast, and already responsible for several deaths. How did they become deadly, and why is there such a lack of public awareness of the danger they represent? To find the answer, she has to become a true whistle-blower, and tear down an entire system.
Because yes, the origin of this poison is to be found in local agriculture. And of course, to challenge this system is to alienate the entire region, which lives off the land and has a farmer in every family. In fact, the secret is well kept, and no one wants to stick their necks out. From then on, Inès Léraud's investigation becomes fascinating, because at the very end of the thread she pulls, there is obviously a political problem, which is allowed to proliferate so as not to lose its place in capitalist globalization.
Through this process, Jolivet, like Léraud during his investigation, shows the absurdity of a situation that nobody wants to assume, and the enormity of the "official versions". It's a heavy, tragic story, well worth telling, and a must-see. A fabulous drama.
Films Incontournables UGC 2025: the best films of 2024 back in cinemas for €5
The Must-See UGC Films Live Up to Their Name True to their reputation, the UGC Films showcase features the best movies from the past year. The latest edition of this popular event runs from January 14 to 27, 2026, across around fifteen cinemas in the Paris region. The good news? Tickets are just 5 euros each. It's also a great chance to meet some filmmakers and have a chat. Check out the schedule here! [Read more]
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Films Incontournables UGC 2025: the best films of 2024 back in cinemas for €5
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