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The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare

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The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare
GenreDocumentary
Country of originFrance
Original languageFrench
No. of episodes4
Production
Running time45 minutes (approx. per episode)
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Release2024 (2024)

The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare is a Netflix original documentary series on the Outreau case, a criminal case of pedophilia which took place between 1997 and 2000 in Outreau in northern France.[1] The series features the child abuse allegations[2] that led to a judicial disaster, revisiting the complex and controversial Outreau case.

Synopsis

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The series provides an in-depth examination of the Outreau trial, a case that began in the early 2000s in the small town of Outreau, northern France.[3] The case involved allegations of child abuse against several individuals, leading to a series of trials that resulted in wrongful convictions, widespread media attention, and public outrage. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the documentary sheds light on the errors and misjudgments that plagued the investigation and trials, highlighting the profound impact on the lives of the accused and the French judicial system.[4]

Cast

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  • Jonathan Delay - Himself
  • Hubert Delarue - Himself; Lawyer of Alain Marècaux
  • Fabrice Burgaud - Himself; Examining magistrate
  • Fabienne Roy-Nansion - Herself; Lawyer of David Delplanque
  • Frank Berton - Himself; Lawyer
  • Pascale Fontaine - Herself; Magistrate
  • Claire Montpied - Herself; Magistrate
  • Odile Polvèche - Herself; Former wife of Alain Marècaux
  • Éric Dupond-Moretti - Himself; Roselyne Godard's lawyer
  • Marie-Christine Gryson - Herself; Psychology expert
  • Stèphane Chochois - Himself; Forensic pathologist
  • Philippe Lescène - Himself; Sandrine Lavier's Lawyer, featured in 1 episode, 2024
  • Pascale Pouille-Deldicque - Herself; Myriam Badaoui's Attorney, featured in 1 episode, 2024
  • Olivier Rangeon - Himself; Daniel Legrand Jr's lawyer

Reception

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The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare received positive reviews[5] for its portrayal of the French judicial system and the intricacies and emotional layers of the Outreau trial.[6] It also received praise for its handling of sensitive topics,[7][8] offering a balanced perspective through interviews with involved parties, including legal experts and journalists.[6] The series examines the judicial missteps[9] and their profound implications Outreau trial's fallout.[10]

Jonathan Delay filed a petition for boycotting the film.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare". Netflix Official Site.
  2. ^ "Myriam Badaoui, des "projecteurs" d'Outreau à l'anonymat en Bretagne". Franceinfo (in French). 2015-05-27. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  3. ^ "The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare". Rotten Tomatoes.
  4. ^ ""Outreau: A French nightmare": A look back at a judicial tragedy on Netflix". www.sortiraparis.com. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  5. ^ "Netflix viewers speechless after 'disturbing' new documentary about..." Tyla. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  6. ^ a b "The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare – Netflix Review". Heaven of Horror. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  7. ^ Condomines, Anaïs. "Procès d'Outreau : est-il vrai qu'Eric Dupond-Moretti a «terrorisé» une petite fille au point qu'elle a fini par «s'uriner dessus» ?". Libération (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  8. ^ Sage, By Adam (2024-03-18). "Paedophile case that could bring down the Napoleonic system". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  9. ^ LIBERATION; AFP. "Franck Lavier, acquitté d'Outreau, condamné à six mois de prison avec sursis pour agressions sexuelles sur sa fille". Libération (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  10. ^ "The Outreau Affair: How an Injustice Shook France". Martin Cid Magazine. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  11. ^ Lann, Pierre (2023-01-24). "Appel au boycott de la série "Outreau" : une affaire sensible et des mémoires difficiles à concilier". www.marianne.net (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-18.

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