Original: Tapie
A relentlessly ambitious working-class man becomes one of France's most controversial public figures in this fictionalized biopic about Bernard Tapie.
After his music career fails to take off, a broke Bernard tries to find an investor for his million-franc idea: a subscription-based appliance store.
Left with nothing but Dominique and lofty dreams, Bernard attempts to find an investor for his ambulance program and sound advice on how to forge ahead.
Though Bernard basks in his role as president of the now-profitable Diguet-Deny, his desire for more propels him into new ventures — and new risks.
As the Wonder union turns against him, Bernard starts a shiny new project: a live TV show. But as the pressure upon him escalates, so does the scrutiny.
Riding high on a wave of success and public acclaim, Bernard enters politics and disrupts the establishment. With scandal lurking, can he stay afloat?
Bernard throws himself into football. When Dominique's plan for a comeback falls on deaf ears, their relationship suffers, driving him to new extremes.
As legal woes cast a shadow on his lavish wedding, Bernard contemplates ways to protect the life he worked tirelessly to build — at any and all cost.
