TV powerhouse Beta Film has recently announced a significant deal with Australian public broadcaster Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). This deal includes a total of nearly 200 hours of top-quality entertainment content, featuring a range of acclaimed series.
One of the standout titles in this deal is the RAI 2023 event series “Elsa Morante’s La Storia,” which has garnered attention after being sold to the U.S. and Canada. This series, directed by Francesca Archibugi and inspired by Elsa Morante’s bestselling novel, offers a gripping tale set during WWII and post-war Rome. With a stellar cast led by Italian actress Jasmine Trinca, “La Storia” is a poignant story of survival, persecution, and female resilience.
Another notable addition to the deal is the Cannes-winning series “Operation Sabre,” which delves into the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran ÄinÄiÄ in Serbia in 2003. This true event-based series offers a unique perspective on the aftermath of the assassination, exploring the responsibilities and repercussions from multiple viewpoints.
Additionally, the deal includes the German series “30 Days of Lust,” a dramedic take on romantic love as experienced by individuals approaching their thirties. This series has received critical acclaim and was a standout at Series Mania’s 2024 International Panorama.
Furthermore, SBS Australia will also be airing the Dutch royal drama “Maxima” as part of this deal. Other highlights include the popular series “Sisi” and “La Unidad,” offering a diverse range of content for viewers.
Overall, this deal reinforces SBS’ reputation as a leading buyer of upscale European scripted series and highlights the growing influence of European public broadcasters in the global television landscape. With a diverse range of content spanning various genres and themes, viewers can look forward to an exciting lineup of international series on SBS’ streaming platform, SBS on Demand.
