Le Vent des sables

Preparations for the Vendée Globe sailing race are interrupted when a prominent local figure is murdered. The victim served as the sponsor for Yannick Berthomé, a hometown sailor and top contender in the competition. Lieutenants Judith Kamara and Olivier Finet are sent from the Angers SRPJ to investigate the crime. As the inquiry unfolds, a second victim is discovered killed in a similar manner, further complicating the case. The investigation is influenced by personal histories, including the past rivalry between Yannick and his late brother, as well as the familial ties of the investigators.

This French-Belgian crime mystery was directed by Stéphane Kappes, following his previous work on La Loi de Marion and insécurité rapprochée. It precedes his 2025 project, Les Trois Brestoises. The TV movie features a cast including Marie-Josée Croze as Lieutenant Judith Kamara, Tom Leeb as Lieutenant Olivier Finet, and Alexandre Brasseur as Yannick Berthomé. Supporting roles are played by William Nadylam, Guillaume Arnault, and Gabrielle Atger. The production was a collaboration between France Télévisions, RTBF, Son et Lumière, and AT-Production. Audience reception has been generally positive, with the film earning a 6.3 rating on IMDb based on 53 votes and a 6.4 rating on TMDB from 13 votes.