Sttasera, at 21.25 on Rete 4, it will be broadcast Crimes in the Caribbeanthe first TV series set in the sea of the French Antilles and which, in each episode, he tells an intricate murder case to solve. Luckily for us, two prodigious female investigators will investigate.
Crimes in the Caribbean: the previews of the episode
Melissa Sainte-Rose (Sonia Rolland), single mother of two teenagers, he leaves Paris for Fort-de-France, Martinique, where he takes on his new position as commander of the criminal police. If his first contact with Lieutenant Aurélien Charlery (Julien Beramìs) is rather promising, from many points of view, the one with Captain Gäelle Crivelli (Béatrice de la Boulaye) is immediately explosive. In fact, the young policewoman is a woman with hasty and “muscular” methods, while Mélissa favors order, calm and the correct application of procedures.
In tonight’s episode, we will see Mélissa grappling with a very complicated case. In fact, the woman sees a car whizzing by at full speed and decides to chase it. The driver is obviously on the run but from what? Thanks to her reinforcements, Mélissa manages to arrest the boy and the friend who is in the car. During the subsequent investigations, the investigative team finds bullet holes and some traces of blood in the car. The two young men arrested explain that they found the car by chance: in reality it belongs to a certain Marvin Sandiaille who has been missing for hours. The man’s wife confirms that he didn’t come home last night and in the meantime a body is discovered in the forest. Is it really Marvin’s?
Sonia Rolland and Béatrice de la Boulaye in an episode of “Crimes in the Caribbean”. (Courtesy France2)
Intricate cases and a pinch of humor
Set in the breathtaking setting of Fort-de-France – the largest city on the island of Martinique in the French Lesser Antilles – the series beautifully captures the culture of this land. Characterized by a particular blend of French and West Indian influences. A landscape dream with open eyes which, however, with intelligence, it is never portrayed as a postcard cliché. Between steep hills, crystalline beaches and narrow streets they move the two protagonists, police officers with contrasting characters who, together, find the right compensation.
Despite some not very original script interweaving, and some minor characters too characterized, Crimes in the Caribbean finds its peculiarity and strength in mixing complex investigative investigations with almost comedy tones. Even misunderstandings. In many have compared to Crimes in Paradise – also broadcast on Rai 1 in recent weeks – but what is missing in the English series is just that little lightness that is instead present in this French production. Not to mention the skill of the two actresses Sonia Rolland and Béatrice de la Boulayecapable of giving new and deep nuances to apparently monolithic characters.
Sonia Rolland, the former Miss France turned actress
Born in Rwanda in 1981 to a French father and a local mother, the beautiful actress at the age of 8 moved with her family to Burundi but in 1994 they were forced to flee because of the war. They retreat to France, to Burgundy, where, however, their living conditions are quite modest. More and more beautiful and charming, Sonia at the age of 18 was elected Miss France, the first time for a woman of African origins.
The model’s dream, however, is to become an actress and, slowly, it happens. Thanks to increasingly important roles in French television productions. The turning point in 2011 when Woody Allen, for his Midnight in Paris with Owen Wilson, he chooses her to play Josephine Baker. Since then, more and more prestigious roles have arrived for Sonia and even a debut behind the camera with some documentaries. Mother of two children – the second had by actor Jalil Lespert –, the actress recently told a Tele Magazine Of having rediscovered a love of youth with whom plans the marriage.
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