What hidden mysteries are hidden behind the ‘Anonymous Brigade’ series?

The captivating story of “Anonymous Brigade” begins with an ex-offender determined to bring justice. Carried by Éric Cantona, this story recounts the adventures of Julien Castaneda who decides to replace the police after the disappearance of his daughter. Broadcast on M6, this series follows the moving journey of a father in the city of Angoulême.

This simple taxi driver sees his daily life turned upside down when Alia, his offspring, disappears. Understanding the urgency of the situation, he begins a personal investigation in the face of police inertia. He is joined in his quest by his friend Nass (Arié Elmaleh), Charlie (Marilyn Lima), an employee at the high school attended by Alia, helped by a crowd of strangers mobilized online.

This plot does not come from pure fiction but finds its origin in a real event in 2019. Béor, an artist under a pseudonym, found his daughter thanks to his own research and the massive help received via social networks. Her daughter, held in Epinal, was located and rescued following two days of intense search, triggering significant media coverage.

During filming for “Anonymous Brigade”, Béor was invited on set and even played the role of an anonymous investigator. Marilyn Lima shares that the exchange with him was poignant and enriching. This interaction contributed to the intensity of the series by giving the actors a candid perspective of the facts.

Éric Cantona and the other actors had the opportunity to meet Béor and chat with him, enriching their interpretation of the characters. This story prompted Cantona to reflect on the action to take in the face of such injustice.

Béor became a hero off-screen by founding “The League of the Anonymous Disappeared (LDA)”. This organization played a key role in respecting some 140 missing people, filling the gaps in traditional police investigations thanks to its own methods and responsiveness.

Arié Elmaleh emphasizes that the strength of “Anonymous Brigade” lies in its highlighting of ordinary people carrying out extraordinary actions. The series illustrates how collective effort and solidarity can lead to heroic results, blurring the line between reality and fiction.