I'm totally getting why some ppl are upset about filming in Bataclan . On one hand, I think it's a bold move by Lestrade to respect the survivors' wishes and include the actual location where they were held captive. It's not like they're reenacting the whole thing or anything .
But at the same time, I can see how some ppl might find it insensitive or "indecent" . The scenes do blur the lines between reality and fiction, which can be unsettling for some people. Maybe a better approach would've been to recreate the scenes in a way that still honored the survivors' stories but didn't involve filming on location?
I'm all about honesty and truthfulness in storytelling, so I think Lestrade's intentions are good . But at the same time, maybe he could've found other ways to pay homage to the survivors without potentially offending some people
I mean I get where the director is coming from . He's trying to tell a true story, right? But filming at the actual Bataclan theatre? That's some heavy stuff . It's like, you can recreate the scenes as accurately as possible, but it's still not the same as actually being there, you know? I remember watching that documentary about the Paris attacks and seeing the survivors' testimonies... it was so powerful and emotional . But now with this new series, I'm a bit worried they're gonna make it too intense or even trigger something for some viewers . The director is right though, if the survivors wanted to film there, then that's what he should've done. It's their story, after all .
I'm not sure why people are being so sensitive about this... I mean, yeah, okay if they're genuinely uncomfortable but seven people who actually LIVED through this tragedy asked to film in the theatre . Can't just dismiss that because some other people might be squeamish? It's like, their voices, their stories, that need to be told and honestly, if we're gonna make a show about it, we should at least try to represent it accurately ... but yeah, maybe they could've done more to, you know, soften the blow
I'm surprised the director didn't think about the PTSD of the people who actually went through this . Like, I get it, they wanted to recreate the scenes as accurately as possible, but does he really have to go there? It's not like they're glorifying the attackers or anything (although, tbh, that part is kinda weird). I mean, what's next? Filming a movie in Auschwitz? That being said, if the survivors were cool with it, then I'm all for artistic expression and accuracy. But maybe they should've thought about getting permission from some actual therapy professionals .
I mean, can you blame him? The director's gotta keep it real, right? Those seven survivors did go through hell in that theatre, and they're the ones who gave the green light for filming there. It's not like they're trying to make a profit off their trauma or anything (although, let's be real, it's a pretty lucrative TV series ). I get why some people might find it insensitive, but come on, this is a drama docu-series, not a rom-com . The director said he'd recreate the scenes in a way that's close to the survivors' accounts, which sounds about right to me. It's all about respect and telling their stories truthfully
I gotta say, filming at the Bataclan theatre does sound super intense . I get why the director wanted to include the actual location but 7 survivors actually saying they're cool with it is pretty surprising . I mean, can you imagine being in that position and having your trauma turned into a TV show? It's all about how you choose to tell the story, right? The survivors did write a joint letter requesting permission, so I guess that's what counts . But still, some people might feel uneasy watching scenes recreated from their experiences... it's a delicate balance .