The mini-series Rimbaud Verlaine — Une saison en enfer, directed by Jean-Pierre Améris, is currently being filmed. Production began on September 7 and will run until October 29 across the Hauts-de-France and Grand Est regions in France, as well as in Belgium. The series will focus on the intense and often volatile relationship between two famous 19th-century French poets, Paul Verlaine and Arthur Rimbaud, during their time in Paris in 1871. Félix Moati will portray Verlaine, while Néven Carron will play Rimbaud. The project is based on a script by Henri Helman and is produced by Siècle Productions.
The series will be divided into four episodes, each lasting approximately 52 minutes. It aims to explore the personal and creative conflicts between the two poets, who were both celebrated and controversial figures in French literary history. Their relationship, marked by passion, rivalry, and artistic collaboration, has inspired numerous works over the years. The mini-series will likely delve into the emotional and psychological dynamics that shaped their lives and writings.
The supporting cast includes a range of well-known French actors, such as Zoé Adjani, François Berléand, Stéphane De Groodt, Christelle Cornil, Élodie Frenck, Samuel Mercer, Antoine Mathieu, Benjamin Cléry, Samuel Messberg, Alex Vizorek, and Hervé Terrisse. These actors will portray various characters who interact with Verlaine and Rimbaud during their time in Paris, adding depth to the historical narrative.
As of now, no official broadcast date has been announced for Rimbaud Verlaine — Une saison en enfer. The production team has not yet revealed where the series will air, but it is expected to be released on a major television network or streaming platform in the near future. Fans of French literature and historical dramas are eagerly awaiting more details about the project.
Mini-series "Rimbaud Verlaine — Une saison en enfer" in Production with Félix Moati and Néven Carron
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