Fernande Olivier is a real person portrayed by Aisling Franciosi in the TV series Genius (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Picasso: Chapter Three (season 2), they were 24 years old.
They appear in 6 episodes out of a total of 36 aired so far
Episodes6
Picasso: Chapter Three
episode S2.E3 may 2018Picasso meets his great love Francoise Gilot. Young Pablo begins his Blue Period after the suicide of his friend.Picasso: Chapter Four
episode S2.E4 may 2018As older Picasso juggles two love affairs, Young Pablo strives to create a masterpiece that will signal his arrival as a great artist.Picasso: Chapter Five
episode S2.E5 may 2018Picasso tries to convince Francoise to move in with him, while Young Pablo is challenged by the radical genius of Matisse.Picasso: Chapter Six
episode S2.E6 may 2018Picasso takes Franoise Gilot on vacation. Young Pablo starts cubism with Georges Braque, but is accused of stealing the Mona Lisa.Picasso: Chapter Seven
episode S2.E7 may 2018Picasso joins the Communist Party but struggles to align his artwork with his own political beliefs. Affected by a failed love from his past, Picasso falters in his responsibilities to Francoise.Picasso: Chapter Ten
episode S2.E10 june 2018In the season finale, Pablo finds companionship with a new woman. In near seclusion, Pablo obsesses over creating the perfect painting. Gilot struggles to escape Picasso's shadow even after remarrying and moving to the US.
- Picasso: Chapter Three
- Picasso: Chapter Four
- Picasso: Chapter Five
- Picasso: Chapter Six
- Picasso: Chapter Seven
- Picasso: Chapter Ten