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In the acclaimed Canal+ series , Valérie Karsenti delivers a powerful performance as Hortense Gaillac , the steely and manipulative madam of the luxury 19th-century Parisian brothel, "Le Paradis".

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In the acclaimed French period drama (2010–2013), Valérie Karsenti delivers a powerful performance as Hortense Gaillac

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In the gritty and provocative Canal+ series , Valérie Karsenti delivers a powerhouse performance that stands in stark contrast to her comedic fame in Scènes de ménages . As Hortense Gaillac , the ruthless madam of "Le Paradis," a luxury 19th-century Parisian brothel, Karsenti navigates a role defined by power, manipulation, and the harsh realities of the "oldest profession". The Role of Hortense Gaillac