Sandrine Cohen is a director, screenwriter, and novelist. She has worked on the daily series Ici Tout Commence, Plus Belle La Vie, and Plus Belle La Vie encore plus belle. She directed Meurtres dans le Cantal, the highest-rated episode of the Meurtres à... series in 2023, broadcast on France 3. She wrote and directed Les reclus, une famille sous emprise, a four-part, commentary-free documentary (4x52 minutes), aired in prime time on Canal +, and Meurtres à Chartres, which was broadcast on France 3 and produced by Les Films du Cygne. She is currently co-writing a socially themed TV film for France Télévisions, Une vie en fumée, again with Les Films du Cygne.

On the literary side, her first novel, Rosine, une criminelle ordinaire, received the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière, and Tant qu’il y a de l’amour was awarded the Prix Du Récit de l’Ailleurs. Both were published by Éditions du Caïman and J’ai Lu. Antoine, un fils aimant has just been released by Éditions Belfond and will also be published by J’ai Lu.

Synopsis: Chartres Cathedral... Just as a wedding is about to take place, the lifeless body of one of the witnesses is discovered in the cathedral’s crypt, near the Well of the Strong Saints. The investigation is assigned to Police Captains Victoire and Pierre Templard. Married in real life, the detective couple quickly realizes that the murder is connected to the legend of the Pregnant Virgin. The case becomes all the more delicate as Victoire and Pierre are both vying for the soon-to-be-vacant position of police commissioner. And it becomes clear that, despite the love and respect they have for each other, anything goes.

Crime drama – 95’ – 2K – 1,85 - Color – France 2024

Casting: Gil Alma, Alexia Barlier, Pasquale D'Inca, Benjamin Bourgois, Kamel Isker, Nathan Gruffy, Florence Coste
Direction: Sandrine Cohen
Screenplay: ​Lionel Pasquier, Thomas Griffet
Production: Alexandre Charlet
Production managers: Catherine Puertas, Frédéric Zaïd
Cinematography: Christophe Legal
Set Design: Laurence Brenguier
Costume Design: Christel Birot
Sound: Mathieu Cabooter
Editing: Marion Dartigues
Sound Editing: Hubert Persat
Sound Mix: Marc Pernet
Original Music: Christophe Boutin

A co-production by Les Films du Cygne, France Télévisions, Be-FILMS, and RTBF (Belgian Television).
With the participation of TV5 MONDE and RTS Radio Télévision Suisse.
With the support of the CNC, ANGOA, and PROCIREP – Society of Producers.
International Distribution: FranceTV Distribution.

© Guillaume Girardot - France Télévisions - Les Films du Cygne

© Guillaume Girardot - France Télévisions - Les Films du Cygne

© Thierry Valletoux - Les Films du Cygne - France Télévisions 

"(...) The dialogues hit the mark and the comedy is in full swing, just like the crime plot, in a subtle mix sprinkled with a touch of humor that perfectly suits the charming duo of Alexia Barlier and Gil Alma. The chemistry is such that we’d love to see these two again in a sequel — or more, if things go well." - Le Parisien

"A story within a story. Gripping and delightful, this brand-new episode of Meurtres à... is a real treat." - Ouest France

"(...) This episode stands out thanks to the chemistry and energy of its lead actors, as well as its humorous tone, which is fully embraced." - Télé Loisirs