Alexandra Lamy, the struggle of a mother on TF1 – Le Figaro

TONIGHT ON TV – TF1 offers After me happiness , a shock fiction that chronicles the true story of Marie-Laure Picat. Condemned by an incurable cancer, the mother of four children, played by Alexandra Lamy, fought for the latter are placed in a foster family she has chosen.

In March 2009, Marie-Laure Picat out the book the courage of a mother (Oh Editions), which chronicles her fight for the future his children and his last months with them. At the time, mutt, the production company of Christophe Dechavanne , wants to develop a scenario on this story. The writer Claire Lemaréchal therefore meets the young woman of 37 years in May, three months before his death: “She had the desire that his book was adapted into a movie to give an even stronger impact in this story and was delighted that the opportunity arises. I lived this time as a gift. I invested felt a moral responsibility to his testimony. ” But the project did not see the day, the subject is considered too heavy at the time by TF1.

There are some months when the system launches several unitary event, Claire Lemaréchal (who coproduced with Capa Drama) project speaks again, this time successfully. However, adapting such a strong real story is not easy. Alexandra Lamy has engaged 200% in the adventure, looking loop interviews with Marie-Laure Picat and under the guidance of the director Nicolas Cuche and writer. “I spoke to him of vital energy she had, his absolute refusal of pity, denial and give up. The last few months, the battle for her children has taken over his illness. Alexandra has made it wonderfully. “

The result is up to expectations but with overwhelming positive scope fiction by talented actors like Zabou, Cécile Rebboah or Thierry Frémont. The family was conquered. “I was scared and relatives too. An adaptation is always a betrayal. We showed the film to his eldest daughter, her husband but also her best friend. They loved it. This is a huge moral satisfaction for all of us. “

Know

The Courage of a mother (Oh Publishing), the book Marie-Laure Picat, released in March 2009 and written with journalist Anne Berthod, has sold 70,000 copies. Mom tells his fight against the administration for his children to be placed together in a foster family she has chosen. It also chronicles his happy moments with his family.

After me happiness 20 55 pm on TF1.