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Germinal

Hennebeau announces to the miners that new sites are going to be opened, but there are fewer than teams and the price of the dumpster is set too low. As anger rumbles, Etienne tries to convince the inhabitants of the settlement to set up a solidarity fund. At the Maheu's, the grandfather is no longer able to work, which puts a severe strain on the family budget, which is already stretched.

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Louis Peres
Étienne Lantier
Guillaume de Tonquédec
Mr Hennebeau
Alix Poisson
La Maheude

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Épisode 1

51 mins

In Montsou, the miners work hard and are not spared from accidents which are sometimes fatal to them. Etienne Lantier, in his twenties, arrives from Lille to try to be forgotten after incidents. He was hired at the mine and discovered harsh working conditions there. The new is not insensitive to the charms of Catherine, also coveted by Chaval. Maheude struggles to feed the 10 members of her family who live under her roof.

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Awards

  • 2021 - Golden Frog - TV Series Competition - nominated
  • 2021 - TV Series Laurel (Laurier Séries) - Best séries - winner
  • 2021 - Audience Award - Best Series - winner
  • 2022 - Venice TV Award - Best TV Series - nominated

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