series Anna and Arnaud ended yesterday, Tuesday evening. However, parallel to the series, two projects are open to the public, which are about breaking taboos and learning more about the reality of the homeless.
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A first trailer had been shared at the end of October, revealing the new project that was being worked on Francine Ruel. After his novel Anna and the childlike old man and the series Anna and Arnaud, two projects inspired by her personal history, Francine Ruel pits fiction for reality in a brand new documentary. Justified reconnect, This is a documentary in which the actress and writer tells about her relationship with her son Étienne, who is struggling with drug problems. We will also see other parents going through similar situations as he does.
Now, in addition to the documentary, another very interesting project is open to the public: it is a podcast entitledArnaud to Étienne, the harsh reality. In short episodes we follow the journey of Étienne, son of Francine Ruel, as well as the different problems he faces, such as collection and consumption.
Posted early Wednesday on the Facebook page of VATan excerpt from the podcast lets us experience the meeting between Nico Racicotthe interpreter of Arnaud in the series, and Étienne, son of Francine Ruel, who inspired the character.
The two men have a touching conversation with each other, all openly. Relive this moment below:
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“For the first time ever, actor Nico Racicot, who plays Arnaud in the series Anna and Arnaud, meets Étienne, the man who inspired his character. During this encounter, where fiction meets reality, Nico questions Étienne about his unique career and tells him how he put himself in Arnaud’s shoes.
All episodes are available on QUB radio.
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As for the documentary, after a trailer that quickly went viral and piqued the curiosity of netizens, a very first clip has now been released on TVA’s Facebook page.
Remember that link recovery will be available first from November 1st to 8th VAT+otherwise you have to wait until Tuesday, November 22, 9 p.m. for the TV broadcast.