Series synopsis
Xanadu is a French drama television series that premiered on ARTE on April 30, 2011. It ended on May 21, 2011. It stars Jean-Baptiste Malartre, Julien Boisselier, Swann Arlaud and Nora Arnezeder.
The family Valadine has produced porno movies since years. But the golden age of the erotic film is over. The market, the business and the movies are getting harder. Nevertheless Alex Valadine refuses to go with the latest trends and gets in conflict with his sons, the next generation of porno maker. The family empire bursts under the consequences of intrigues and corruption. In this world of love and hate, sex and violence the family is facing a big challenge.
Premise
The family Valadine has produced porno movies since years. But the golden age of the erotic film is over. The market, the business and the movies are getting harder. Nevertheless Alex Valadine refuses to go with the latest trends and gets in conflict with his sons, the next generation of porno maker. The family empire bursts under the consequences of intrigues and corruption. In this world of love and hate, sex and violence the family is facing a big challenge.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jean-Baptiste Malartre as Alex Valadine
- Julien Boisselier as Laurent Valadine
- Swann Arlaud as Lapo Valadine
- Nora Arnezeder as Varvara Valadine
- Judith Henry as Anne Valadine
- Gaia Amaral as Elise Jess
- Vanessa Demouy as Vanessa Body
- Mathilde Bisson as Lou
Supporting cast
- Solène Rigot as Marine Valadine
- Phil Holliday as Brendan Hardon
- Nathalie Blanc as Sarah Valadine
Guest cast
- Pénélope-Rose Lévèque as Chloé
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 30, 2011 | May 21, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In the 70s, the family enterprise produced ambitious pornos with the attractive star Elise Jess. Seniorches Alex Valadine can still live from the profit of the old films. But the times changes and the porno industry requires new concepts... |
April 30, 2011 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 30, 2011 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 7, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ARTE |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 30, 2011 |
| Last aired | May 21, 2011 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 22:35:00 |