The television film "La Maman du bourreau," based on David Lelait-Helo's novel, achieved significant success on France 2 on Wednesday evening, drawing nearly 3.22 million viewers and capturing an 18.2% audience share. This viewership figure allowed the film to outperform other programming, including the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Lelait-Helo, the author, discussed the creation of the film adaptation and the factors contributing to its widespread appeal. The film addresses a scandal of pedophilia within the church, a sensitive topic that resonated with a large audience.