Surviving the Storm: How French Historical Drama Enchaînés Beat the Odds

Producer Alexandre Boyer reveals the extreme challenges of shooting France 2's 1806 slavery drama, from lost platform funding to devastating cyclones on Réunion Island.

Apr 23, 2026

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Set to premiere on France 2 on May 6, Enchaînés (Shackled) is an ambitious historical series chronicling the fate of a young slave on Bourbon Island (now Réunion) in 1806.

But the drama behind the cam…

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