Arte's '37 Secondes' Revives Interest in Bugaled Breizh Tragedy

The new series dramatizes the unresolved 2004 sinking of a Breton fishing trawler, highlighting systemic neglect and the fight for justice.

'37 Secondes' premiered on Arte, bringing renewed attention to the 2004 Bugaled Breizh tragedy where five fishermen lost their lives.
The series explores the nearly two-decade fight by victims' families for truth and justice, emphasizing the unresolved nature of the case.
Creators Sophie Kovess-Brun and Anne Landois conducted extensive research but avoided direct consultation with families to maintain creative freedom.
The show sheds light on systemic neglect and class struggles faced by Brittany's fishing community, aiming to preserve the tragedy's memory.
The unresolved sinking remains a mystery, with theories ranging from a submarine collision to a fishing accident, leaving families without closure.