Created to mark the millennium of William the Conqueror’s birth, this event docu-drama series explores the extraordinary rise of the Duke of Normandy to King of England through a unique blend of archaeology, historical research, and AI-driven reconstructions. A fictional storyline follows three 19th-century English and French historians as they investigate William’s life and legacy, leading viewers back into the dramatic events of the 11th century, recreated through a historically grounded generative AI model.

Director: Edouard Jacques

Production: Bonne Pioche
Commissioners: CANAL+, Planète+