What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSKAM France
Julie Andem · Series · 2018
If you loved SKAM France, start with SKAM (Julie Andem, 2015) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to SKAM France across media.
If you loved SKAM France, you appreciate how the messy, raw complexities of growing up are captured through intimate, character-driven storytelling.
Start with the source
The source
SKAM
Julie Andem · Series · 2015
Adaptation
SKAM Italia
Ludovico Bessegato · Series · 2018
Adaptation
DRUCK
Julie Andem · Series · 2018
Books on the same thread
MY FRIENDS
Fredrik Backman · Book
Explores: nostalgia, artistic legacy, intergenerational secrets.
Much like the nostalgic reflection found in SKAM France, this story unravels intergenerational secrets and the weight of the past, echoing the show's focus on identity and personal history.
Camille
Alexandre Dumas · Book · 2004
Explores: Forbidden Love, Social Class, Mortality.
This classic mirrors the emotional intensity and focus on complex relationships seen in SKAM France, exploring how social pressures and forbidden feelings define the path to personal maturity.
Ghost World
Daniel Clowes · Book · 2001
Explores: Teenage angst, Female friendship, Existential dread.
Fans of SKAM France will recognize the authentic portrayal of female friendship and the existential anxiety that comes with the transition from adolescence into an uncertain, independent future.
Anne Frank's Diary
Anne Frank · Book · 2018
Shares a thread with SKAM France: Identity.
This diary provides the same raw, confessional intimacy that makes SKAM France so compelling, documenting the profound internal journey of a teenager navigating an overwhelming world with resilience.
Films on the same thread
Frances Ha
Noah Baumbach · Film · 2013
Explores: Quarter-life crisis, Female friendship, Urban alienation.
If you valued the messy social dynamics in SKAM France, you will appreciate this film's honest look at the quarter-life crisis and the struggle to maintain authentic connections.
Eighth Grade
Bo Burnham · Film · 2018
Explores: Adolescent Anxiety, Social Awkwardness, Self-Discovery.
This film captures the same digital-age adolescent anxiety and self-discovery as SKAM France, perfectly depicting the vulnerable, awkward process of finding one's voice during the high school transition.
La Haine
Film · 1995
Explores: Police brutality, Social inequality, Youth alienation.
While grittier, this film shares the focus on youth alienation and the deep bonds of friendship seen in SKAM France, highlighting how young people navigate systemic social challenges.
Jules and Jim
François Truffaut · Film · 1962
Explores: love triangle, bohemian lifestyle, pre-war Europe.
The exploration of a complex love triangle and bohemian life mirrors the romantic turbulence in SKAM France, emphasizing how youthful relationships are shaped by existential uncertainty and passion.
Podcasts on the same thread
Dooms
Podcast
Shares a thread with SKAM France: Identity.
This podcast offers the same unfiltered, introspective look at identity that defines SKAM France, inviting listeners into a personal space where one's own experiences and reflections take center stage.
Cande Sanchez
Podcast
Shares a thread with SKAM France: Relationships.
Those who enjoyed the relationship-focused drama of SKAM France will connect with these candid discussions about love and heartbreak, which mirror the show's focus on personal life experiences.
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Common questions
Is SKAM France based on the original Norwegian series?
Yes, SKAM France is a French adaptation of the original 2015 Norwegian series titled SKAM created by Julie Andem. Both versions follow the lives of high school students and share the same core production structure while being set in their respective countries.
Are there other versions of SKAM France I should watch?
If you enjoyed SKAM France, you can explore other official adaptations of the original series. These include the 2015 Norwegian SKAM, the 2018 Italian adaptation titled SKAM Italia, and the 2018 German adaptation titled DRUCK. Each series features local high schoolers in unique cultural settings.
What is the premise of SKAM France?
SKAM France is a television series that follows five French girls and their friends as they navigate their daily lives in high school. The show focuses on the social and personal challenges faced by these students during their teenage years within the French educational system.
Who created the original series that inspired SKAM France?
The original series that served as the source material for SKAM France was created by Julie Andem in 2015. The French production maintains the foundational creative vision established by Andem while adapting the narrative to suit the specific context of high school life in France.