Les Films du Worso – “Effacer l’historique” (French Feature Film, 2020)
Production Company: Les Films du Worso (France)
Directors: Benoît Delépine & Gustave Kervern
Awards: Silver Bear (Berlin International Film Festival 2020)
Effacer l’historique (“Delete History”) is a critically acclaimed French feature film directed by Benoît Delépine and Gustave Kervern. The satirical comedy-drama explores themes of technology, privacy, and human connection in the digital age. The film premiered at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the prestigious Silver Bear Award. Portions of the film were shot on location in Mauritius, with Identical Media providing local service production support.
The combination of biting social commentary and exotic filming backdrops made Effacer l’historique both a festival favorite and a standout example of French auteur cinema extending its reach to the Indian Ocean.
Service Production in Mauritius
Identical Media worked with Les Films du Worso to deliver world-class production services in Mauritius, including:
- Location scouting & permits across coastal, urban, and resort areas to support the film’s narrative.
- Film equipment rental through Mediavision, supplying ARRI Alexa Mini LF cameras, grip, drones, and lighting equipment.
- Production logistics including ground transport, accommodation, catering, and local compliance for cast and crew.
- Local crew support integrated with Les Films du Worso’s French creative team.
Our deep experience in servicing international productions ensured that the Mauritius unit met the creative and technical standards required for an award-winning French feature film.
Key Crew & Credits
- Directors: Benoît Delépine & Gustave Kervern
- Production Company: Les Films du Worso (France)
- Festival Recognition: Silver Bear Winner – Berlin International Film Festival 2020
- Service Produced by: Identical Media in Mauritius
Why Mauritius for Award-Winning French Cinema?
Mauritius offers diverse filming locations, international-standard crews, and competitive incentives, making it an ideal partner for auteur-driven cinema as well as commercial productions. Effacer l’historique benefited from the Mauritius Film Rebate Scheme, which provides up to 40% rebate on qualifying expenditures (QPE). With Identical Media handling service production and Mediavision providing high-end equipment, Mauritius continues to attract acclaimed European filmmakers to the Indian Ocean.
