Sombre French Drama 'Sambre' Exposes Systemic Failures in Handling Rape Cases

Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's miniseries sheds light on decades of institutional neglect and societal indifference toward sexual violence victims.

'Sambre: Anatomy of a Crime' is a six-episode series based on the true story of serial rapist Dino Scala.
The drama highlights the mishandling of over 50 rape cases by French authorities over three decades.
Director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade uses the series to critique the cultural and institutional misogyny in France.
The series features powerful performances, particularly by Alix Poisson as a survivor.
Available on BBC iPlayer, the show aims to honor the victims and provoke reflection on systemic issues.