French director Olivier Marchal has recently commenced filming a new police thriller titled “Bastion 36” for the streaming giant Netflix. This contemporary cop drama is adapted from Michel Tourscher’s novel Flic Requiem and is set in Paris. The movie follows the story of Antoine Cerda, a senior police officer with the prestigious Investigation and Intervention Brigade, who gets transferred to the Anti-Crime Brigade after facing sanctions from the General Inspectorate of the French National Police. This move leads him to turn his back on his former comrades and unit, led by the charismatic Sami Belkaïm.
As the plot unfolds, two officers from Cerda’s old squad are killed in less than 24 hours, and a third goes missing under mysterious circumstances. This prompts Cerda to embark on his own investigation, which uncovers an intense police rivalry and takes him on a downward spiral. It is important to note that while this movie is not a sequel, it takes the director back to the world of Marchal’s 2004 police thriller “Precinct 36” (36 Quai des Orfèvres), which starred Gérard Depardieu and Daniel Auteuil.
The cast of “Bastion 36” includes Victor Belmondo, the grandson of Jean-Paul Belmondo, known for his role in “Breaking Point,” Tewfik Jallab from “Blood Coast,” Yvan Attal from “Of Blood and Money,” Juliette Dol from “Yes I Do,” and Soufiane Guerrab from “Lupin.” The movie is being produced by French film and TV company Gaumont specifically for Netflix.
This project marks an exciting collaboration between Olivier Marchal and Netflix, bringing together a talented cast and crew to create a gripping police drama set in the heart of Paris. With Marchal’s expertise in the genre and the streaming platform’s global reach, “Bastion 36” is poised to captivate audiences worldwide.
In conclusion, “Bastion 36” promises to be a thrilling addition to Netflix’s lineup, offering viewers a compelling narrative, stellar performances, and a unique perspective on the world of law enforcement. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project as filming progresses and the release date approaches.