Un Si Grand Soleil: ‘Melissa’s Rape Based on True Stories’ Reveals Series Co-Creator

For the past few days, Un si grand soleil has been about sexual abuse in the world of so-called “amateur” pornography and the crucial importance of freedom of speech through the character of Melissa (Hermine Granville). A shocking story that accurately examines an issue that television doesn’t get much.

A little backtracking on the contours of this arch. Melissa, a student in an uncertain situation, meets James (Edouard Jared), a so-called freelance photographer who works for fashion websites. Despite having no modeling experience, the young woman still makes sure to pose to get away with it.

If the first photos are more classic, Melissa will eventually agree to pose naked for payment. The beginning of a real descent into hell for a young woman. Indeed, James quickly dropped the mask and asked to make a pornographic video for Canada.

Considering her financial situation and weakness, Melissa receives 800 euros in return. Unfortunately, the filming does not go as planned at all. Worse, Melissa is the victim of a gang rape in this case.

With this new ark, the France 2 soap opera takes a new look at the issue of violence against women.

Is the plot around Melissa’s rape inspired by a true story?

Unfortunately, Melissa’s story is the story of many other women. When asked about this by our colleagues Entertainment televisionOlivier Schulzinger, co-creator and screenwriter of Un si grand soleil, explains:This is a story based on true stories. Some of the directors and actors of these sites are currently in jail“.

and let’s continue, “The theme of violence against women is reflected in the commitments of the entire Un si grand soleil team. This is not the first time he has been approached. We did this specifically through the character of Mo. I get the impression that we talk about it very little. Things are moving forward in our society to combat this violence, but at a tremendously slow pace“.

Through the character of Melissa, Olivier Schulzinger and his teams wrote the arch “So-called “amateur” pornography“Justification”How pornographers use women“because reality”Very far from what some sites want to highlight. We want to tell the reality of women who find themselves trapped by sites that pretend to be superstitious and are actually run by people who are abusers and pimps.“And finally, “The reality of these sites is to film rape.“.