“One of the most high-profile financial cases of this century”: You know all about this true story that rocked France in 2008.

You know his name, but maybe not his whole story. For its first French documentary, the Max platform will soon offer its subscribers a 4-episode series focused on former trader Jérôme Kerviel. a promise We delve again into one of the most high-profile financial cases of this century, combining speculation, manipulation and banking crisis.

Titled Kerviel: Un Trader, 50 Billion, this documentary series aims to become a reference in the bank fraud case and calls on witnesses, some of whom have never spoken before the camera.

“A story full of suspense and twists”

In addition to Jérôme Kerviel, who is still determined to tell his version of the facts, the audience will find in this case the testimony of a journalist specialized in the case, Vincent Vantagem, ex-director of the trading room, ex-executive director of Société Générale, ex-communications. Trader or advisor to the former President of the Republic, François Hollande, who served at the time of the event.

In a press release from the Max platform, Jean-Louis Perez, co-producer of this documentary series, said:

“The strength of this documentary series lies primarily in the importance of the issues raised by this incredible case. Jerome Kerviel speaks like never before and we are very proud of the absolutely exclusive nature of some of the testimonials. For the first time, several people from Société Générale who were present during the events give an insider account of what they experienced. Fred Garson’s highly cinematic handling and imagery, his ability to weave a story full of suspense and twists, give him an unmistakable signature.”

This new production by Max is an opportunity for those who did not know about the business to discover it and for others to try to understand the essence of the financial world.

Please note that this is not the first time that television or film has covered the story of Jérôme Kerviel. In 2016, actor Arthur Dupont donned the costume of the famous trader in the movie The Outsider, a thriller that was well received by the press and the audience. The film is only available on VOD.