Mathieu Kassovitz’s landmark 1995 film “La Haine” is heading to television in a new form, and French broadcaster France Télévisions will air the stage adaptation “La Haine, sur scène – Jusqu’ici rien n’a changé” as part of its 2026-2027 programming.

The adaptation was among the titles unveiled in Paris during France Télévisions’ annual press conference to unveil its upcoming programming, spanning French fiction, live performances, international drama and strong political and current affairs programming in the run-up to France’s 2027 presidential election.

Closing the presentation, France Télévisions president Delphine Ernotte-Cunci framed the new season as an expression of the broadcaster’s broader public service mission at a time of social fragmentation, political polarization and rapidly evolving viewing habits.

“With 500 films available for free each year, an unrivaled offering of live performances and close links with 200 associated musical and cultural events, France Télévisions remains the media group that takes creative freedom further in all territories,” said Ernotte-Cunci.

“The values ​​of public service broadcasting are not a legacy that we protect. They are forward-thinking ideas that we embrace,” he continued, arguing that audiences were increasingly turning to France Télévisions to provide them with shared national experiences.

“In a society marked by loneliness, watching together means sharing the same place at the same moment. It is an irreplaceable experience,” said Ernotte-Cunci.

Originally released on May 31, 1995, “La Haine” became one of the defining films of modern French cinema, denouncing police violence through the story of three young men (Vincent Cassel, Hubert Koundé and Saïd Taghmaoui) who become caught up in the riots unfolding in the suburbs of Paris. More than three decades later, the black-and-white drama remains strikingly relevant for its exploration of racism at a time when the far-right Rassemblement National party is considered a favorite in the upcoming presidential election.

Introducing the new programming, Anne Holmes, editorial director of creation at France Télévisions, stated that the station’s creation division sought to present the public with new works and support talent, building bridges between fiction, live shows, music and festivals.

France Télévisions also presented “Triple Peine,” a timely drama written and directed by Noémie Kocher that follows an actress who accuses a renowned filmmaker of sexual harassment years before the #MeToo movement.

Set across various time periods, the film begins in Paris in 2024, as Mara prepares to testify before France’s National Assembly and finally speak publicly about her case. Then she goes back to 2000, when she lands a lead role in a film by a prominent director, and to 2001, when she files a sexual harassment complaint and becomes embroiled in a violent legal and personal battle. Produced by Storia Television, a Mediawan company, in co-production with Rita Productions, “Triple Peine” stars Fleur Geffrier, Olivier Gourmet, Justin Blanckaert, Mélanie Robert, Lola Créton and Julie Moulier.

Among the broadcaster’s upcoming action series is “Stunts,” a four-part thriller from UGC-owned Next Episode. The series follows Ada, a driven police officer and former urban stunt expert who investigates a gang of stuntmen who specialize in stealing luxury cargo from high-speed trucks. After the gang accidentally kills Ada’s twin brother, who is also a police officer, she infiltrates the specialist school where thieves train without informing her superiors. Created and directed by Erwan Marinopoulos and co-written with Céleste Balin, “Stunts” stars Jeanne Goursaud, Sabrina Ouazani, Anne Parillaud, Yann Gaël and Vincent Heneine.

France Télévisions also announced “L’Autre Fille,” a six-episode supernatural drama centered on Emma, ​​a 16-year-old hockey prodigy preparing to leave her remote Alpine village and join a prestigious team in Zurich. Her plans are derailed when a mysterious fluid begins to flow from her navel and she transforms into a perfect but uncontrollable duplicate of herself. As Emma tries to hide the unpredictable appearances of the double, she must also discover who is responsible for her mutant power.

The series was written by David Elkaïm, Anne Feinsilber and Vincent Poymiro, in collaboration with Emmanuelle Fournier-Lorentz and Pascaline Sordet, and directed by Sophie Jarvis and Feinsilber. Lilith Grasmug stars alongside Shirine Boutella, Luna Desmeules and Yannick Choirat.

France Télévisions also presented “Code Rouge”, the six-part thriller by British producer Bad Wolf. Created and written by Peter A. Dowling and directed by Kieron Hawkes, the series follows Dr. Mathew Nolan, a British citizen who narrowly survives an assassination attempt while attending a seminar in China. Arrested upon his return to the United Kingdom, he is immediately sent back to Beijing under the supervision of London police officer Hana Li. The return flight becomes increasingly dangerous as repeated attempts are made on Nolan’s life over the course of the eight-hour journey. The cast includes Jing Lusi, Richard Armitage, Lesley Sharp, Jemma Moore, Dan Li, Cash Holland and Tai Yin Chan.

Speaking about the network’s international acquisitions strategy, Manuel Alduy, editorial director of international films and series at France Télévisions, stated that the group prioritizes a distinctive editorial identity over volume.

“We are not trying to accumulate international series,” Alduy said. “We look for programs that provide authentic editorial differentiation and expand the public service mission. They meet the same criteria as our films: uniqueness, emotion or tranquility.”

Alduy added that France Télévisions’ streaming platform cannot be limited to offering titles, but needs to create viewing itineraries, create collections, establish connections between films and series and guide the public to new discoveries through formats adapted to digital viewing habits.

“In the continuous noise of streaming streams, certain works still advance like lingering lights,” he said. “Our role is to make them visible and open a path for them to the public.”

In addition to its entertainment offering, France Télévisions presented a wide political and current affairs offering, with new programs and expanded investigations.

Philippe Corbé, news director at France Télévisions, said the public broadcaster wanted to provide a shared democratic space during the presidential campaign rather than telling voters what to think.

“Our role is not to tell the French what to think, but to give them the means to choose,” Corbé said. “That means giving life to the debate, questioning political programs, confronting ideas, giving full space to the facts, but also listening to the questions, doubts, anger and expectations of the French people.”

France 2 will revive its cult political talk show “L’Heure de vérité” in prime time, presented by Caroline Roux and a panel of political experts.

France Télévisions is also stepping up its investigative programming and will increase its efforts to reach younger news consumers through social media and digital programming. “En tension”, presented by YouTuber HugoDécrypte, will present reports focused on young people around the world, while Élise Lucet will continue “Dérush”, her series of interviews with prominent figures on social platforms.

The broadcaster said its news content had generated more than 5 billion video views on social platforms during the season, and its news accounts reached more than 25 million followers.

Corbé said the station’s editorial priorities would remain based on reporting and fact-checking amid growing mistrust, misinformation and political polarization.

“The facts before the comments. The field before the study. The information before the opinion,” he said. “The difference of public service lies in a promise: to address all French people. Public service does not belong to any side. It does not belong to any party. It belongs to the French people,” he continued.

The extensive list comes as France Télévisions faces growing financial pressure and uncertainty over its future state funding.

Ernotte-Cunci said the group had already absorbed €110 million in funding cuts over the past two years. He argued that the unpredictable nature of the cuts had made future planning difficult and forced the broadcaster to make painful programming decisions.

France Télévisions had achieved more than €80 million in programming-related savings for the new season, including sports expenses, of which approximately €20 million affected creative programming.

He added that the broadcaster already expected to save at least another €20 million in 2027.

Despite the financial obstacles, he maintained that France Télévisions’ critical role would endure even if its platforms and distribution models continued to evolve.

“Screens will change and viewing habits will change, probably much faster than we imagine,” Ernotte-Cunci said. “But what the French fundamentally expect from us has not changed.”