La Mante

About La Mante

La Mante is a French crime drama television series that premiered on September 4, 2017. The show follows the story of Jeanne Deber, a notorious serial killer known as "La Mante" (The Mantis), who terrorized France 25 years ago. When a copycat killer emerges, the police enlist Jeanne's help in catching the new murderer.

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About

La Mante is a gripping crime thriller that revolves around the complex character of Jeanne Deber, a serial killer who was active in the 1990s. She was eventually caught and imprisoned, but her reign of terror remains infamous. Years later, a new series of murders begins, imitating La Mante's brutal methods.

The police are stumped by the case and decide to approach Jeanne in prison for assistance. She agrees to help on the condition that she works exclusively with her estranged son, Damien Carrot, who is now a renowned detective. As Jeanne assists in unraveling the mind of the copycat killer, dark family secrets start to emerge, creating a suspenseful and intense narrative.

Making / Production

La Mante was created by Alexandre Laurent and is directed by Alexandre Laurent and Fred Garson. The series is a co-production between France and Belgium. It was produced by Septembre Productions and RTBF, with Caroline Solanillas serving as the executive producer.

The show features atmospheric cinematography and a hauntingly beautiful score that adds to the overall tension and suspense. The production team worked meticulously to capture the dark and complex nature of the story.

Actors

• Carole Bouquet as Jeanne Deber / La Mante - A notorious serial killer who agrees to help catch a copycat murderer.
• Fred Testot as Damien Carrot - Jeanne's estranged son who is now a detective and works with her to solve the case.
• Manon Azem as Lucie Carrot - Damien's daughter and a police officer who becomes involved in the investigation.
• Pascal Demolon as Jacques Fischer - Damien's colleague and friend who assists in the case.
• Jacques Weber as Vincent Maillard - A psychiatrist who evaluates Jeanne and provides insights into her thinking.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title of the show, La Mante, refers to the mantis, a carnivorous insect known for its predatory behavior, symbolizing Jeanne's character as a killer.
• Lead actress Carole Bouquet is known for her role as Melina Havelock in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only (1981).
• The show has been praised for its atmospheric cinematography and complex character development.
• La Mante received positive reviews from critics and had a successful run in both France and Belgium.

Awards

La Mante has received several award nominations, including Best Actress for Carole Bouquet at the Festival de la Fiction TV and Best Series at the Festival des Créations Télévisuelles de Luchon.

Quotes

• "To catch a monster, you must become a monster." - Jeanne Deber
• "It's all behind me now, but it will never stop chasing me." - Damien Carrot
• "The past has a way of resurfacing when you least expect it." - Lucie Carrot

Music / Soundtrack

• The atmospheric and haunting soundtrack of La Mante was composed by Christophe Lapinta. The score enhances the tension and suspense throughout the series, creating a chilling atmosphere.