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HBO Max French Original 'Paolo' Opens La Rochelle: A Benchmark for Local Production Strategy

Fully financed by HBO Max and produced by Mintee Productions, Sébastien Marnier’s seven-part class thriller set the tone at La Rochelle ahead of its September 25 platform launch.

Sep 17, 2026
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Opening the 2026 Festival de la Fiction de La Rochelle on September 15, seven-part psychological thriller Paolo marks a landmark release for HBO Max’s French original content strategy.

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