Banijay France’s KM and France 2 Inspire Future Generations with Powerful Documentary on Anne Frank
Comments Off on Banijay France’s KM and France 2 Inspire Future Generations with Powerful Documentary on Anne FrankContent powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today announces Anne Frank, The Story of a Young Girl, a poignant 90-minute primetime documentary for France 2. Produced by KM, a premium factual label within Banijay France, and Bleu Kobalt, this unique historical account offers a thought-provoking look into the life of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl with dreams of becoming a writer.
Anne Frank tragically died at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in March 1945, with her sister Margot, but her words continue to inspire generations. Drawing on powerful extracts from her diary, with previously unpublished photographs from the Anne Frank Fonds in Basel, and colorised historical archival footage, the documentary brings to life the dreams and fears of a young teenage girl, living under the brutal reality of Nazi occupation. It is a deeply moving testimony of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity.
To engage younger audiences, Anne’s imaginary friend, Kitty — to whom she wrote in her diary — serves as the narrator, while five adolescent girls from diverse backgrounds act as modern-day keepers of her memory. Through their own experience, they offer a deeply personal connection to her thoughts and emotions, ensuring the story resonated across generations. The documentary is produced by Catherine Alvaresse and Patrice Gellé, and directed by Alexandre Moix in association with Kobalt Documentary and Zoom Production.
Catherine Alvaresse, CEO, KM says: “Eighty years on, Anne Frank’s story remains a profoundly universal symbol of resistance and hope. Despite the ravages of war and terror, her unwavering spirit allowed her to continue dreaming and finding strength, transforming her diary into a beacon for humanity. This documentary is our tribute to her legacy, inspiring future generations to stand up against hatred, antisemitism and injustice.”
Factual producer KM specialises in high-quality content including current affairs programming and documentaries. Recent credits include long-running title, 28 minutes, a daily success on Arte averaging a peak audience of 1 million viewers; Karl Lagerfeld documentary Révélation on Canal+; and Raël: The Alien Prophet docuseries on Netflix which was amongst the top 10 non-English series globally for two weeks after its launch.