Documentary Revisits Orpea Elder Abuse Scandal, Highlighting Whistleblowers’ Role

Airing tonight on France 2, the adaptation of Victor Castanet’s investigation reveals systemic failures in elder care and the courage of those who spoke out.

The documentary, co-written by Victor Castanet, Hugues Derolez, and Vincent Trisolini, airs on March 25, 2025, at 21:10 on France 2.
It adapts Castanet’s 2022 book 'Les Fossoyeurs,' which exposed systemic elder abuse and profit-driven practices in Orpea nursing homes.
The film combines real testimonies with dramatized scenes to illustrate toxic corporate culture and management practices within Orpea.
Whistleblowers are central to the narrative, with the documentary showcasing their courage in exposing abuses despite significant personal and professional risks.
Orpea, now rebranded as Emeis, claims to have implemented reforms, but public trust remains fragile as legal proceedings against former executives continue.