Woke (2017)
Synopsis
Describes everyday life in a Lyon LGBT centre, examining the initial political, emotional and sexual life of a man who recently came out as gay.
Network
TV5Monde, France.tv
Episodes
S'enfuir
Hicham decides to go to Lyon in search of Thibaut, an old acquaintance he just saw on an Internet video highlighting his commitment to the LGBT cause. But Thibaut, who is in the middle of a showdown with a local politician, can't be found.
Se retrouver
Hicham is still trying to find Thibaut but misses him again as Thibaut is asked by Claude to come urgently to the G-Spot, in order to spy on an interview that Laurent is giving to the blogger Rose.
S'ouvrir
Hicham discovers the bubbling, lively world of the G-Spot and gets to know its activists. But he also detains surprising information that, once revealed, will change Thibaut's plans.
S'embrasser
Thibaut organized a kiss-in outside the second district town hall to protest the homophobic district mayor Pasturel. But his real target is Amaury Mercoeur and Hicham finds himself caught between two fires.
S'émanciper
Nadjet discovers that her brother isn't ready to give her a place in his new life for now. Disoriented, she decides to push the door of the G-Spot, looking for support.
S'acharner
Thibaut wants to reintroduce the idea of outing Amaury Mercoeur to protest his public support of the homophobic district mayor. With Claude, Thibaut strategizes for a confrontation with Laurent which will not finish as planned at all.
Se découvrir
Hicham meets Bastien, the young victim of a homophobic attack that receives legal support from the G-Spot. Hicham quickly falls under his spell, without realizing that he knows next to nothing about Bastien.
S'associer
Hicham is determined to move heaven and earth to find a key witness that would ensure the conviction of Bastien's aggressors. Thibaut, who is contemplating running for G-Spot president, isn't initially as helpful as Hicham had wished.
Se compromettre
The General Assembly of the G-Spot is held in a very tense atmosphere, a few hours after a violent attack against the premises. Each side seems ready to anything and Hicham wonders who he should vote for.
Se confronter
The tense atmosphere of the G-Spot election, and alcohol, make the relationship between Hicham and Thibaut go awry. The time for confrontations has come.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Les engagés
Status
Ended
Seasons
3
Episodes
23
Production
Astharté & Compagnie
