Anthracite
Director: Julius Berg
Cast: Hatik, Noémie Schmidt, Camille Lou
Anthracite is a French six-episode thriller crafted with atmospheric intensity and layered character dynamics. Directed by Julius Berg, the series begins with the mysterious disappearance of journalist Solal Heilman in the fictional Alpine village of Lévionna. His daughter, Ida—a quirky, internet-savvy sleuth—arrives determined to uncover the truth. She joins forces with Jaro, a recently released ex-convict played by Hatik; together, they unearth a legacy of cultish secrets dating back to a traumatic mass event in 1994.
Noémie Schmidt brings charm and vulnerability to Ida, whose dogged curiosity is underscored by a quietly urgent emotional subtext. Camille Lou complements her as Giovanna, the local police officer tangled between professional duty and personal entanglements. Their chemistry animates the narrative as wonder, suspicion, and moral ambiguity intersect.
Thematically, the series explores how trauma seeps across decades, the tension between digital sleuthing and traditional investigation, and the fragility of trust in small communities. It juxtaposes Ida’s impulsive, tech-infused boldness with Giovanna’s measured, cautious persistence, enriching the mystery unfolding in winding mountain paths and ancient infrastructures.
Production value stands out through its stunning alpine vistas and moody lighting, enhancing suspense with real-world altitude and isolation. The pacing—tight yet contemplative—uses six episodes to balance clues, red herrings, and emotional stakes without overstaying its welcome.
Altogether, Anthracite delivers a compelling fusion of brooding thriller and character-driven drama. It is as much about the enduring echoes of a cult’s dark legacy as it is about the unlikely alliances that surface when an obsessive quest meets ethical complexity. A genre-savvy, cinematic limited series that rewards both mystery enthusiasts and viewers drawn to nuanced interpersonal dynamics.
Anthracite is a French six-episode thriller crafted with atmospheric intensity and layered character dynamics. Directed by Julius Berg, the series begins with the mysterious disappearance of journalist Solal Heilman in the fictional Alpine village of Lévionna. His daughter, Ida—a quirky, internet-savvy sleuth—arrives determined to uncover the truth. She joins forces with Jaro, a recently released ex-convict played by Hatik; together, they unearth a legacy of cultish secrets dating back to a traumatic mass event in 1994.
Noémie Schmidt brings charm and vulnerability to Ida, whose dogged curiosity is underscored by a quietly urgent emotional subtext. Camille Lou complements her as Giovanna, the local police officer tangled between professional duty and personal entanglements. Their chemistry animates the narrative as wonder, suspicion, and moral ambiguity intersect.
Thematically, the series explores how trauma seeps across decades, the tension between digital sleuthing and traditional investigation, and the fragility of trust in small communities. It juxtaposes Ida’s impulsive, tech-infused boldness with Giovanna’s measured, cautious persistence, enriching the mystery unfolding in winding mountain paths and ancient infrastructures.
Production value stands out through its stunning alpine vistas and moody lighting, enhancing suspense with real-world altitude and isolation. The pacing—tight yet contemplative—uses six episodes to balance clues, red herrings, and emotional stakes without overstaying its welcome.
Altogether, Anthracite delivers a compelling fusion of brooding thriller and character-driven drama. It is as much about the enduring echoes of a cult’s dark legacy as it is about the unlikely alliances that surface when an obsessive quest meets ethical complexity. A genre-savvy, cinematic limited series that rewards both mystery enthusiasts and viewers drawn to nuanced interpersonal dynamics.