The hell of Matignon
For the first time, the Prime Ministers of France are brought together in a documentary series to bear witness to a unique experience: the hell of Matignon. Pierre Messmer, Raymond Barre, Pierre Mauroy, Laurent Fabius, Michel Rocard, Edith Cresson, Edouard Balladur, Alain Juppé, Lionel Jospin, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Dominique de Villepin, and François Fillon have all agreed to participate. Those who have governed France for the past 35 years speak candidly about the practice of power, a story chronicled through archival footage. As the Fifth Republic approaches its 50th anniversary, and texts envisioning a Sixth are being published, the position of Prime Minister—torn between the President and Parliament, appointed without necessarily being elected, yet responsible for everything—is at the heart of the debate.
| Created By | ||
|---|---|---|
| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | L'enfer de Matignon | |
| First Air Date | October 20, 2008 | |
| Last Air Date | November 3, 2008 | |
| Seasons | 1 | |
| Episodes | 4 | |
| Episode Runtime | 0min | |
| Language | — | |
| Original Language | French | |
| Production Countries | — | |
| Production Companies | ||
| Networks | France 5 | |
