Created by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade and Antoine Lacomblez, the French series Des Vivants stars Benjamin Lavernhe, Alix Poisson, and Antoine Reinartz. This eight-episode, 52-minute drama series will air on France 2 starting November 3, 2025, at 9:10 p.m., and will be available on HBO Max starting November 26, 2025.
Inspired by real events, this drama recounts the journey of seven Bataclan survivors, nicknamed the "Potages." Held hostage for more than two hours on November 13, 2015, they forge an unbreakable bond in the face of trauma. The story follows their individual and collective recovery, from their escape from the Bataclan to the trial, over nearly a decade.
Each episode is based on the testimonies of Marie, Arnaud, Caroline, Sébastien, Grégory, Stéphane, and David. These stories highlight their wounds and their progress, painting a portrait of a group united by adversity.
Directed by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, the series adopts a sober mise-en-scène and a realistic tone. Filming took place at several symbolic locations in Paris. Raf Keunen's music accompanies a precise narration, based on gestures and words collected from the real protagonists.
With itsintimate approach and long timeline, the series is aimed at viewers interested in stories of resilience and contemporary memory.
Des Vivants
Series | 2025
Season 1 airs on France 2 starting November 3, 2025, and is available on HBO Max on November 26, 2025
Drama | 8 episodes of 52 minutes
Created by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade and Antoine Lacomblez | Starring Benjamin Lavernhe, Alix Poisson, Antoine Reinartz
Nationality: France
By retracing the history of the "Potages," Des Vivants offers a collective narrative about memory, solidarity, and reconstruction after terrorism.
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