The elite academy for gendarmes | M6 | Zone Interdite

They are between 24 and 40 years old. They come from all backgrounds and follow a high-level military training at the School for Officers of the National Gendarmerie in Melun. Their aim: in 2 years to gain the diploma that will allow them to head a Gendarmerie brigade. In order to succeed, future officers must show evidence of talent, determination and merit. Commando style physical training, introduction to communal living and training in military discipline… the newcomers are plunged into the atmosphere. For a year, we followed their path.For Sarah, 25 and 1 metre 58, the challenge is a physical one. Fresh, smiling, determined, she has all the qualities required, but with her small size, it’s not so easy to scale those obstacles. Will she manage to come through?At 27, Julien has no more than high school graduation, but he comes from the stable: he’s a gendarme, as was his father and his grandfather. Married and a father, he’s a brilliant student who knows the territory. Can he go the necessary distance?Laetitia, 27, already has a degree in law and criminology. From a modest background, she has had to fight to make a career. Determined to succeed, will she find her place in a man’s world?Florian, 26, is a cheerful chap who loves action. After being a fire fighter in Paris, he took the academy entrance exam almost by accident. He’s the most relaxed of the group. Will his 2nd year serve as a springboard?