---
title: "Of Money and Blood"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/of-money-and-blood-2023"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 203819
imdb_id: "tt18413548"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 52
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 50
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Of Money and Blood (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/of-money-and-blood-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Of Money and Blood is a 2023 French crime drama thriller miniseries created, written, and directed by Xavier Giannoli and co-directed by Frederic Planchon. Based on the 2018 book by Fabrice Arfi, the series dramatizes the 2008-2009 carbon tax fraud scandal in France and Europe, which was dubbed the fraud of the century by French media.

The narrative explores the association between Belleville crooks and a trader from wealthy neighborhoods as billions go up in smoke on the carbon quotas market. The plot follows the investigation of the scheme and the human passions unleashed when casino capitalism collides with criminal activity.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A gang of Belleville crooks and a wealthy trader execute a multi-billion euro carbon quota scam."

### Why Watch
- Based on the investigative book by journalist Fabrice Arfi
- Depicts the true story of a multi-billion euro carbon tax fraud
- Explores the collision of small-time crooks and upper-class traders

### Caveats & Content Note
- The story focuses on complex financial markets and carbon quotas
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a French crime drama thriller that follows the unfolding of a large-scale fraud.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #french-crime-drama, #financial-thriller, #true-crime-miniseries, #scam-of-the-century, #casino-capitalism

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | France Channel Amazon Channel | Amazon Prime Video | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | iciTouTV | TV5 Unis | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Xavier Giannoli, Frédéric Planchon, Jean-Baptiste Delafon
- **Networks / Studios**: Canal+

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Vincent Lindon** as *Simon Weynachter*
- **Niels Schneider** as *Jérôme Attias*
- **Ramzy Bedia** as *Alain Fitoussi*
- **Judith Chemla** as *Annabelle*
- **David Ayala** as *Bouli*
- **Olga Kurylenko** as *Julia*
- **Yvan Attal** as *Zagury*
- **André Marcon** as *Frydman*
- **Matthias Jacquin** as *Thomas  Laffin*
- **Armand Eloi** as *Stéphane Molinier, PDG d'Overgreen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Of Money and Blood?
The provided sources do not specify a streaming platform for this series.

### Q: Is the story based on real events?
Yes, it is based on the 2018 book by journalist Fabrice Arfi regarding the 2008-2009 carbon tax fraud scandal.

### Q: How long is the series?
The series is a miniseries consisting of 12 episodes.

### Q: Who stars in the series?
The cast includes Vincent Lindon, Niels Schneider, Ramzy Bedia, and Judith Chemla.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Of Money and Blood — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/203819)
- [Of Money and Blood - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Of_Money_and_Blood)
- [Of Money and Blood (TV Mini Series 2023– ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18413548/)
- [Of Money and Blood (TV Series 2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/203819-d-argent-et-de-sang/cast)
- [Of Money and Blood (2023)](https://www.studiocanal.com/)
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