The Showrunner Series: Éric Benzekri on The Trigger (La fièvre) and Baron Noir
In this new episode of The Showrunner Series, acclaimed French showrunner Eric Benzekri takes us behind the scenes of two politically-charged dramas: Baron Noir and The Trigger (La Fièvre).
👉 Baron Noir (CANAL+): A sharp, character-driven political series following the downfall and resurrection of Philippe Rickwaert, a master strategist navigating the chaos of French politics. Available in Germany, Austria, the UK, Switzerland, Russia, and the Netherlands.
👉 The Trigger (La Fièvre, Arte): A high-tension political thriller set days before a presidential election, sparked by a national controversy when a football star refuses to sing the anthem. As public debate intensifies, the media and political class spiral into crisis. Available in Australia (SBS), Spain (Movistar), the Netherlands, and Switzerland (CANAL+).
Eric Benzekri discusses his obsession with politics, the roots of these stories, and the responsibility of fiction in a fractured society.
