Beta Film has sold the Ukrainian war drama “In Her Car” to Japan, the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Slovakia while further negotiations with key clients are underway. The Gaumont-Startlight Media coproduction will be broadcast simultaneously on European public broadcasters in commemoration of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion. Partnering are ZDFneo (Germany), France Télévisions (France), SRF (Switzerland), SVT (Sweden), DR (Denmark), YLE (Finland), NRK TV (Norway), RÚV (Iceland) and NHK (Japan).
The showrunner and creator is Eugen Tunik, who also directs alongside Arkadii Nepytaliuk. Starlight Media and Gaumont produced the series in coproduction with ZDFneo, France Télévisions, SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen in association with The Dreaming Sheep Company, SVT, DR, NRK, RUV, and YLE. Beta Film handles international distribution.
“In Her Car” (10 x half hour) follows the journey of Lydia (“How is Katia?” Anastasia Karpenko), who embarks on a mission to bring people to safety following the Russian invasion in February 2022. The Ukrainian drama series focuses on the emotional and social effects of war, blending personal stories with cinematic authenticity to underscore the resilience of the human spirit amid the chaos. Filmed in war-torn Ukraine, “In Her Car” will celebrate its world premiere on February 19th in Berlin as part of a special event dedicated to the future of Ukraine in Europe, hosted by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.