This is my first review, despite being an avid imdb follower for 15+ years. This screenplay is excellent, the aim of every word spoken drives the story forward whilst revealing the (thankfully) multi dimensional characters. Other reviews have failed to spot the core theme throughout this series, which is one of fatherhood or more importantly, the absence thereof and the detrimental affect this has on each of the characters throughout the generational family tree. Not surprisingly, the absence of a father has been a fundamental topic of discussion among child psychologists and criminologists for decades. All the while in the present day, the protagonist Adrien, feels under pressure to conceive with his girlfriend Nora. Many sentences spoken by the characters are often musings by the writers, a meta analysis of what is occurring whilst the story is still in play which is a very clever way to reach out to the audience and draw them in closer. Even radio/television commentary played in-scene hints at what the writers wish to convey, so listen carefully. Faultless acting by all, interesting camerawork and a great use of the soundtrack, particularly Varmints and Hamza. Thoroughly impressed!
Review of Les papillons noirs
