'37 Secondes' Shines Light on Bugaled Breizh Tragedy and Class Struggles

The award-winning series, premiering on Arte, revisits the 2004 sinking and the families' fight for justice, reigniting calls for accountability.

'37 Secondes,' which dramatizes the 2004 Bugaled Breizh tragedy, premiered on Arte on April 3, 2025, earning widespread acclaim for its authenticity and emotional depth.
The series explores the mysterious sinking of the Breton fishing trawler, which claimed five lives in just 37 seconds, and the decades-long quest for answers.
Creators Anne Landois and Sophie Kovess-Brun conducted extensive research while avoiding direct consultation with victims' families to balance respect and creative freedom.
The show highlights systemic neglect and class struggles faced by the fishing community, emphasizing their demand for recognition and justice.
Having won Best French Series at the Séries Mania festival, '37 Secondes' has renewed public interest in the unresolved case and the broader challenges of marginalized communities.