Through 9 x 1h, Philippe Collin traces the career of Léon Blum, a key figure in the history of French socialism. Most associated with the birth of paid vacations, Léon Blum left France an important legacy. Philippe Collin traces the destiny of the leader of the Front Populaire, from his birth to his death.
The Request
Adapt Philippe Collin’s podcast series, *Léon Blum*, into an audiovisual documentary to make this historical narrative accessible to as wide an audience as possible.
Our Solution
- Illustrate Philippe Collin’s narrative through extensive documentary research: archival footage, letters, drawings, newspaper clippings, and more.
- Condense the podcast’s narrative to create a special four-part series, each episode 45 minutes long, to air during prime time on France 5.
- Launch a series of major biographical portraits. Coming soon: Les Résistantes, Céline.
You can also check out Philippe Colin’s series *Face à l’histoire* on France Inter
