Series synopsis
Breaking the Bank: One Trader, 50 Billion, also known as Kerviel : Un trader, 50 milliards is a French documentary crime television series that premiered on Max on November 29, 2024. It ended on November 29, 2024. It was created by Frédéric Garson. It stars Jérôme Kerviel, François Hollande, Patricia Chapelotte and Hugues Le Bret.
Jérôme Kerviel – the trader who hid €50 billion in trades at a major international bank – and his former superiors reveal all sides of the scandal.
Premise
Jérôme Kerviel – the trader who hid €50 billion in trades at a major international bank – and his former superiors reveal all sides of the scandal.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jérôme Kerviel as Self, The trader
- François Hollande as Self, French president
- Patricia Chapelotte as Self, Communication of Kerviel
- Hugues Le Bret as Self, Communication of the bank
- Catherine Lubochinsky as Self, Economist
- Daniel Bouton as Self, Bank chairman
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 29, 2024 | November 29, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Just One Man On January 24, 2008, French bank Société Générale announces a sudden loss of €4.9 billion, leading to an investigation of trader Jérôme Kerviel. |
November 29, 2024 |
| 2 |
Delta One When the bank discovers €50 billion in hidden trades, a specialist is brought in to sell the positions and divert a market crash. |
November 29, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Idol As charges loom, Kerviel speaks out against the system he claims encouraged his risky trades, using the media frenzy to rally public opinion. |
November 29, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 29, 2024 |
| Last aired | November 29, 2024 |
| Status | ended |