Alice: A Groundbreaking Series Celebrating the Legacy of the First Female Director
HBO Max and France Télévisions have begun filming a six-part series in Paris called "Alice," which tells the story of Alice Guy Blaché, the world's first female director. The series will follow Alice's journey from Paris to New York and early Hollywood, showcasing her defiance of conventions and her pursuit of recognition in the film industry. The filming will take place in France, Belgium, and Canada until December.
The series stars Bérénice Bejo as Alice, alongside Thibaut Evrard, Oscar Lesage, Irène Jacob, Yannick Choirat, and other talented actors. The show is created by Tim Loane and Claire Lemaréchal, co-directed by Virginie Verrier and Guillaume Lonergan, and co-produced by HBO Max and France Télévisions, among other production companies.
France Télévisions executives Manuel Alduy and Morad Koufane expressed their excitement for the project, highlighting Alice's multifaceted life as a cinema pioneer, lover, mother, and entrepreneur. Guillaume Le Gros of HBO Max emphasized the importance of bringing Alice's story to light and celebrating her contributions to world cinema.
Producers Grégory Strouk and Caroline de Jenlis are thrilled to present the first scripted series about Alice Guy Blaché, showcasing her struggles and triumphs as a groundbreaking filmmaker. With a strong creative team and a timeless story, "Alice" aims to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.