Oussekine

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Oussekine
Directed by Antoine Chevrollier
Music by Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine
Country of originFrance
Original languageFrench
No. of episodes4
Production
Producers
  • Pierre Laugier
  • Anthony Lancret
Original release
Network Disney+
ReleaseMay 11, 2022 (2022-05-11)

Oussekine is a French historical drama series directed by Antoine Chevrollier. [1] The series was marketed as the third French Disney+ original production and was released in its entirety on May 11, 2022 on Disney+, consisting of 4 episodes. [2] Set primarily in 1980s Paris, the series follows the events leading up to and following the death of Malik Oussekine.

Contents

Premise

Oussekine looks back on the events of December 5, 1986 which led to the death of Malik Oussekine, a young 22-year-old French-Algerian student, by police. The story and the trial are told through the prism of the Oussekine family. [3]

Cast and characters

Release

The series launched in France and other international markets on May 11, 2022 on Disney+ as an original series through the Star content hub. [4] In Latin America, Oussekine was released as an original series through Star+. [5]

Reception

Critical response

According to French entertainment website AlloCiné , the series received widespread praise in French media. [6] Thibaud Gomès-Léal of CNet France described it as "one of the best French series of 2022," praising Antoine Chevrollier's direction and the performances of the actors. [7] Thomas Sotinel of Le Monde described it as "a mirror held up to France, through time," stating it scrupulously explores the circumstances and consequences of the death of Malik Oussekine. [8] Pierre Langlais of Télérama described it as a "perfect example of an educational, moving, well-documented and engaging series of general interest." [9] Olivier Lamm of Libération stated the series unveils the consequences of Malik Oussekine's death and political ramifications, calling the series "excellent, complex and committed." [10] Salammbô Marie of Numérama rated the series 10 out of 10, stated the series manages to tell the story of Malik Oussekine faithfull, called the storytelling "captivating" and "full of empathy," and applauded the performances of the cast. [11]

Dan Einav of Financial Times rated the series 4 out of 5 stars, writing, "The story it tells about brutal, bigoted law enforcement, xenophobia and nativism is, sadly, as timely as ever," and describing it as "[going] for the heart as well as the gut." [12]

Accolades

List of awards and nominations of Oussekine
YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
2022 Prix de l’Association française des Critiques de Séries Best SeriesPierre Laugier, Anthony Lancret, Disney+Won [13] [14]
Best ActressMouna SoualemWon
Best WritingAntoine Chevrollier, Julien Lilti, Cédric Ido, Faïza Guene, Lina SoualemWon
Best ProductionPierre Laugier, Anthony Lancret, Itineraire ProductionsWon
2023 BAFTA TV Awards Best International Programme Anthony Lancret, Pierre Laugier, Juliette Lassalle, Antoine Chevrollier, Pauline Dauvin, Kevin DeyssonNominated [15]
2023 Venice TV Awards Best TV SeriesItinéraire Productions (UGC Group), Disney+Won [16]

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References

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