About The Frozen Dead

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About

The Frozen Dead (Glacé in French) is a French psychological crime drama television series that revolves around a series of gruesome murders in the French Pyrenees. Based on the novel of the same name by Bernard Minier, the show follows the investigations led by Detective Servaz and his team as they uncover the dark secrets behind the killings.

In a small town near the mountains, a decapitated horse is discovered, leading to the reopening of a cold case involving a young girl's disappearance many years ago. As more murders occur, Detective Martin Servaz becomes consumed by the hunt for the mysterious killer known as "The Frozen Dead." The investigation takes him to a psychiatric hospital where he meets the enigmatic Julian Hirtmann, a former serial killer who seems to have information about the case.

As the tension builds and the body count rises, Servaz must navigate through a web of lies, manipulation, and personal demons to solve the case before more lives are lost.

Making / Production

The Frozen Dead is a joint production between Gaumont Télévision and Channel Plus, in collaboration with MFP.

The series was directed by Laurent Herbiet and co-written by Gérard Carré, Pascal Chaumeil, and Caroline Van Ruymbeke.

It was filmed on location in the French Pyrenees, capturing the stunning landscape and adding to the haunting atmosphere of the show.

Actors

• Pierre Arditi as Dr. Daniel Green
• Charles Berling as Martin Servaz
• Julia Piaton as Irène Ziegler
• Nina Meurisse as Diane Berg
• Pascal Greggory as Julian Hirtmann

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Frozen Dead is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Bernard Minier.
• The series received critical acclaim for its tense atmosphere and gripping storyline.
• It was one of the first French TV shows to be released on Netflix.
• The Frozen Dead was lauded for its strong performances and chilling cinematography.
• The show explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the dark side of human nature.

Awards

The Frozen Dead received several nominations and won the Best French TV Series award at the Festival de la Fiction TV in 2018.

Quotes

• "You have no idea what I'm capable of." - Julian Hirtmann
• "The past is never dead. It's not even past." - Martin Servaz
• "Sometimes, instinct is all we have." - Irène Ziegler

Music / Soundtrack

The soundtrack for The Frozen Dead was composed by Rob and Emmanuel d'Orlando.

The eerie and atmospheric score enhances the tension and suspense of the series.

Some notable tracks from the soundtrack include:

• "Frozen Memories"
• "Down the Rabbit Hole"
• "Whispers of Darkness"