Baron Noir

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  1. Jupiter

  55m

  Between the first two rounds of the French presidential election, Mayor of Dunkirk Philippe Rickwaert, the friend and personal advisor to the Socialist candidate Francis Laugier, is warned there will be a financial investigation in a social housing office in Dunkirk which he misused to finance the campaign.

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  2. 1932

  50m

  While the elections take place, Rickwaert figures out Laugier's new strategy - he has sent his special advisor, Dorendeu, to help a Green candidate to hinder the far-right candidate's chances of retaining its Northern constituency.

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  3. Solférino

  48m

  Having become increasingly ill, the first secretary of the Socialist Party steps down, triggering a vicious battle over succession to the post. As conflict ensues between Rickwaert and Laugier, Dorendeu finds herself caught in the middle of it all.

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  4. Bleu

  49m

  While Laugier launches education reforms, Rickwaert decides he can use a student movement against him. In Rickwaert's opinion, pulling the strings behind a demonstration for young people will pave the perfect path for him to return to the heart of politics.

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  5. Grenelle

  55m

  Rickwaert tries everything he can to charm and get in with the leaders of the opposition. He negotiates with the former right-wing President to support the student demonstrations, causing shockwaves through the political community.

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  6. Shutdown

  50m

  Rickwaert leads a ruthless battle to maintain his position in Dunkirk and seems to be back on Laugier's side. Laugier stands up to the Germans over EU sanctions on the excessive deficit.

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  7. Pianoforte

  51m

  While the cards look favorable for France in the European Tug of War, the OHL Dunkirk affair resurfaces, forcing Laugier and Rickwaert to navigate troubled waters between diplomacy and foul play.

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  8. Pardon

  58m

  After an incriminating court document is released and the media gets hold of it, Rickwaert will risk anything to save his own back...

Cast

Kad Merad

Philippe Rickwaert

Anna Mouglalis

Amélie Dorendeu

Astrid Whettnall

Véronique Bosso

Alex Lutz

Olivier Markarian

No photo

El Hadj Kamera

Figurant

Rachida Brakni

Naïma Meziani