In order to ensure a smooth start without data leaks or spoilers, the translation of the book is to be carried out in complete isolation and under strict security precautions.

Since the identity of the successful author Oscar Brach himself is unknown, the translation project is managed and carried out by his publisher Éric Angstrom.

In addition, Angstrom receives a ransom note with a demand for several million euros in order to prevent the publication of further pages.

Goodman had met him as a child and later showed him his work, "Dedalus", agreeing to publish it only if Georges pretended to be the author.

This movie was inspired by the unique translation operation of Dan Brown's Inferno in 2013, which was conceived to prevent leaking and "guarantee the simultaneous publication of the novel worldwide".