Content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today announces the adaptation of Frank Thilliez’s psychological thriller Il Était Deux Fois (Twice Upon a Time) for France Télévisions. Co-produced by Banijay France’s scripted labels Marathon Studio and Terence Films, the six-part drama is created by Eric Delafosse and France Jacquet, and directed by Florian Thomas and Valentin Vincent.
Set in 2013, police captain Gabrielle Moscato (played by Odile Vuillemin), a dedicated and determined mother, embarks on a desperate search for her missing daughter. When Moscato falls asleep in a hotel room, she wakes up twelve years later, in 2025, with no recollection of the time that has passed. A rare form of dissociative amnesia has erased her memories but has not dimmed her instinct as a police officer or as a mother. How far will she go to uncover the truth and save her daughter? The cast also includes Hubert Delattre, Nicole Calfan and Rémi Devilla.
Malika Abdellaoui, CEO Marathon Studio says: “Following three years of development, we are proud to bring to the screen one of Frank Thilliez’s best-selling novels, Il Était Deux Fois. France Télévisions is a trusted partner for this breathless thriller about a mother, played by Odile Vuillemin, who will do anything to recover her memory and her missing daughter.”
Bertrand Cohen & Stéphane Meunier, CEO Terence Films say: “Frank Thilliez is a master of the psychological thriller genre, known for his ability to weave intricate mysteries and develop complex characters. With nerve-racking twists, the series promises to be a mesmerising thriller and is a testament to our commitment to bringing compelling stories to life with an international appeal.”
Terence Films, led by Bertrand Cohen and Stéphane Meunier, has built a reputation as a producer of high-quality drama with over 500 hours of premium programming. Known for hit thriller Rivière-Perdue, the French adaptation of La Caza. Monteperdido for TF1, and cop series OPJ for France Télévisions. They have also co-produced with Marathon Studio, The Baker and the Beauty for TF1. Founded in 2021 by Malika Abdellaoui, Marathon Studio focuses on creating original scripted content with both local and global appeal.