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“Fiasco” Summary
Netflix’s comedy “Fiasco” shows the chaos and rapid destruction of a big-budget film. Created and written by Igor Gotesman and Pierre Niney, the French mockumentary captures the lunacy of a film set and what can go wrong will go wrong.
“Fiasco” first introduces us to Raphaël Valande (Pierre Niney), a first-time director making his big-budget debut with a film that pays tribute to his grandmother. Unfortunately for Raphael, his eagerness to please all parties involved in his film production creates constant clashes and misunderstandings that snowball into disasters on set. Raphael is immediately plagued with problems on his first day when he gives a horrible speech to his crew, which is recorded and threatened to be released by an anonymous source. His often clueless producer, Jean-Marc (Pascal Demolon), and aggressive assistant director, Magalie (Geraldine Nakache), team up to help him find solutions. But Raphael’s obsession with his actor Ingrid (Leslie Medina), his delusional friend Tom (Francois Civil), and his own naivety threaten new problems on set each day.
Filmed by a documentary crew that’s capturing every horrid moment on set, each episode delves further into Raphael’s chaotic set. Who’s ruining the film’s set? What’s the worst that can happen? From leaked videos to actors quitting, CGI dogs, and potential murder, “Fiasco” is a fun, mad journey into a filmmaker’s heart of darkness.
Content Information
“Fiasco” is rated TV-MA for profanity, sex, smoking, and mild violence.
“Fiasco” General Information
| Network | Netflix |
| Genre(s) | Comedy
Non-English (French) |
| Created By | Igor Gotesman |
| First Aired | April 30, 2024 |
| Written By | Igor Gotesman and Pierre Niney |
| Director | Igor Gotesman |
Please Note: The content below contains pertinent spoilers, descriptions are updated as new information is presented, images are changed as better ones are captured, and this is not an exhaustive list of every cast member, guest star, or recurring role.
Notable Locations & Items
- Raphael’s family farm (1.1 “You’re the Boss”): Where Raphael got the inspiration for his film, and where some of his film is shot.
Other Noteworthy Information
- Igor Gotesman plays the behind-the-scenes documentarian.
- Igor Gotesman and Pierre Niney also made the French comedy “Five” together.
Raphael Valande
Played by: Pierre Niney
Description: Raphael is the writer and director of “A Woman of Resistance.” While he’s excited to prove himself worthy to his grandma and tell her story through film, Raphael is overwhelmed by the number of responsibilities and choices he has to make as a director. His need to look good in front of everyone (especially Ingrid) leaves him in a worse situation than before.
- Introduced in: 1.1, “You’re the Boss”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Yves Saint Laurent,” their role in “Black Box,” and their role in “Frantz.”
Additional Information
- Pierre Niney also co-wrote “Fiasco.”
Ingrid
Played by: Leslie Medina
Description: Ingrid is the lead actor in “A Woman of Resistance.” While she is graceful and patient with Raphael, her kindness is tested when the director repeatedly fails to keep the promises he makes. Ingrid will do anything to get her best performance, even acting as Raphael’s grandma.
- Introduced in: 1.1, “You’re the Boss”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Balthazar.”
Jean-Marc
Played by: Pascal Demolon
Description: Jean-Marc is the washed-up producer attached to “A Woman of Resistance.” While charming and optimistic, Jean-Marc can be clueless and stubborn about his ignorance in the modern media age. More gullible than the others, Jean-Marc also believes in the movie and is willing to personally invest in it.
- Introduced in: 1.1, “You’re the Boss”
- The actor is also known for their roles in “Dobermann” and “Dumas.”
Magalie
Played by: Geraldine Nakache
Description: Magalie is the assistant director on “A Woman of Resistance.” As Raphael’s right-hand person and advisor, Magalie is more assertive and aggressive than Raphael, willing to make the difficult choices that he isn’t. She also has a crush on the documentarian.
- Introduced in: 1.1, “You’re the Boss”
Additional Information
- Geraldine Nakache has experience as a director and assistant director as well.
Tom
Played by: Francois Civil
Description: Tom is Raphael’s childhood friend. Although the two may have made movies together in the past, Tom is an amateur actor who’s desperate for a role in Raphael’s first big-budget movie. Tom is so desperate that he jumps at the chance to play a fake financier and trick other people on the crew.
- Introduced in: 1.1, “You’re the Boss”
- The actor is also known for their roles in “Bac Nord,” “Rise,” and “Five.”
Additional Information
- Actor Francois Civil has worked with the filmmakers before.
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