Exclusive: After the first time in Venice in 2024, Thomas Vintberg drama Families like us It was captured by Netflix to the United States and will be launched on the banners on June 10.
Families like us It is the first series of Vinterberg, winning an Academy Award Another round The director and co -founder of the doctrine 95. The drama has already been sold to the BBC in the United Kingdom and a group of international buyers. Studiocanal deals with the distribution and seal Netflix sale.
Zentropa developed Families like us With Studiocanal, it is the original series of TV2 Denmark and Canal+ in France. It is located in an insufficient future, and events are followed after the high levels of water in the evacuation of Denmark. Those who can afford to travel to archaeological countries. The less amazing, the more the government -funded transportation to the most challenging destinations, with a new spinning on the story of the refugees. On this background, we meet Laura (August August), a student on the threshold of graduation. When the evacuation news collapses, you face an impossible dilemma of choosing among the people you love more than others. “The two countries disappear, love remains,” reads a description of the series.
“It is a wonderful thing how it resembles a Danish series in nature Families like usThrough a platform like Netflix, you can travel far and wide and hit a tendon with fans around the world. “
He added: “In this increasingly divided world, it gives me both joy and hope that I see that there is a global language – a common ground rooted in common human experiences. We hope this sense of communication through the Atlantic Ocean will continue.”
The show was produced by Zentropa for TV2 in Denmark. The series had a strong festival. After appearing in Venice in 2024, he played in Toronto and the London Film Festival. The show has already bent on TV2 in Denmark.
Vinterberg and seven -part series with Bo HR. Hansen. He was shot in Denmark, Sweden, France, Romania and the Czech Republic. There is a large group of participating production partners including NRK, TV4, ARD DeGeto, Film I Väst, Sirena Film, Zentropa Sweden, Saga Film and Ginger Pictures.
Another round Sisse Graum Jägensen and Kasper Disting Producers. Families like us Vinterberg and Zentropa also meet with Studiocanal, which was distributed Another round In the United Kingdom.
The Netflix deal follows sales to many broadcasters and platforms including Movistar Plus+ (Spain), CBC GEM (Canada) and SBS (Australia).
“With the support of Canal+ and all of our partners, we have been very proud to bring the human and international story of Vinterberg to love and hope in such a wide audience,” said Chloe Market, head of international sales for international series and TV series. “Netflix is now the ideal place for the series to flourish and resonate it beyond the border.”
