Crave's new scripted series by Florence Longpré
will screen at the International Competition at Séries Mania in a first for a show produced entirely in Quebec!
The series will be available on Crave starting April 10
PARIS, Feb. 13, 2025 /CNW/ - Even before its debut on Crave, and in a first for a series produced entirely in Quebec, EMPATHIE has been selected for the prestigious International Competition at the Séries Mania festival, which will take place from March 21 to 28, 2025, in Lille, France. This competition program screens the best series from around the world and highlights bold, innovative productions.
"Being selected for entry at Séries Mania is a testament to the exceptional quality of EMPATHIE. It is an honour for this TV production to be included among so many international series, which attests to the show's unique writing, meticulous direction, expert acting, and ability to push the boundaries of storytelling. This nomination confirms yet again how Quebeckers' creative talent stands tall on the international stage," said Suzane Landry, Vice-President, Content Development, Programming and News, Bell Media.
Skillfully directed by Guillaume Lonergan in his fourth collaboration with the screenwriter, this new series brings to life Florence Longpré's keen insight and unique sensitivity when it comes to human relationships and psychological introspection.
A can't-miss screening at this edition of the festival, EMPATHIE takes a deep dive into mental illness with a rare sense of authenticity and humanity. The series tells the story of Suzanne (Florence Longpré), a criminologist-turned-psychiatrist who goes to work at the Institut psychiatrique Mont-Royal. There she befriends Mortimer, an intriguing security officer, and meets a variety of patients with compelling stories. French actor Thomas Ngijol stars as Mortimer.
Produced by Trio Orange in collaboration with Bell Media, EMPATHIE will be available on Crave starting April 10. The cast includes Josée Deschênes, Benoît Brière and Brigitte Lafleur.
This series also follows in the footsteps of the original series SO LONG, MARIANNE, a Norway-Canada-Greece co-production, which screened at Séries Mania in 2024.
Trio Orange would like to thank its partners: Bell Media, SODEC Film and Television Tax Credit, Canada Media Fund, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, SODEC Québec, TELUS Fund, Québecor Fund and Independent Production Fund for COGECO.
About Crave
Delivering more Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning programming than any other service, Crave is Canada's prestige entertainment offering, with HBO Originals, Max Originals, STARZ, Hollywood-hit movies, is the exclusive Canadian streaming home of FRIENDS, and boasts a robust slate of English and French original series. Crave is a major supporter of Canada's production industry, helping to fund numerous film projects, and features acclaimed selections from some of Canada's prestigious film festivals including Toronto International Film Festival, Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, HOT DOCS, ImagineNATIVE, and Inside Out Film Festival.
Crave is a bilingual TV and streaming service with thousands of hours of exclusive French-language content. Crave is available directly to all Canadians with access to the Internet at Crave.ca, via iOS and Android, and other platforms such as Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, select LG Smart TVs, PlayStation, Roku, select Samsung Smart TVs, and Xbox One. It's also available through participating service providers across ten, 24-hour High Definition linear and on demand channels. Crave is from Bell Media, Canada's leading content company, providing Canada's most-watched and most-acclaimed television programming on network, specialty, pay and digital platforms. Visit our website at Crave.ca.
About Trio Orange
Founded in 2008, Trio Orange is an independent production company based in Montreal (Canada) that stands out for its bold, innovative storytelling across fiction, youth programming, documentaries, and Lifestyle. With a keen eye for authenticity, Trio Orange crafts compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences of all ages, sparking emotion and engagement. A creative powerhouse in both Canadian and international markets, the company produces over 20 projects annually, reaching audiences in more than 30 countries. In the world of fiction, Trio Orange has made its mark with critically acclaimed projects such as Belleflower, Last Summers of the Raspberries directed by Oscar Nominee Philippe Falardeau, and Can You Hear Me? (on Netflix in 190 countries worldwide), captivating viewers with rich, immersive storytelling.
SOURCE Bell Media Inc.
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