KESHET INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRES THREE NEW SERIES FOR ITS SPRING SLATE

Keshet International has acquired three new series to bolster its Spring 2021 slate: Norwegian comedy-drama “Pørni”; Serbian crime drama “Grupa” (The Group); and Scandinavian documentary series “Surrounded by Enemies”. All three new-to-the-market titles are being launched today at the global distributor’s Spring Preview Event at the London TV Screenings.

Created by and starring Henriette Steenstrup, “Pørni” – short for Pernille - is a 6x30’ comedy-drama series about a superhero without a cape.  “Pørni” is a humorously relatable depiction of a working single mum to two daughters, one nephew and a dad who’s having a late-life crisis, who puts everyone else first ahead of herself. Produced by Monster Scripted for Viaplay, “Pørni” was recently selected and showcased at the 2021 Berlinale as part of their Series Market Presents strand ahead of its Viaplay premiere later this spring.

Produced by Vision Team for Serbia’s RTS, “Grupa” (The Group) is a gripping 12x60’ portrait of modern Belgrade, focusing on a police inspector’s investigation as it extends beyond teenage drug dealers into something much more dangerous. The highest-rated TV show in Serbia of 2020, “Grupa” (The Group) received its international premiere at Sarajevo Film Festival 2020 as part of its Avant Premiere Gala programme. 

Also for Viaplay comes “Surrounded by Enemies,” Monster Entertainment’s 6x60’ documentary series investigating the rise of far-right extremism, from filmmakers Henrik Evertsson and Jørn Norstøm. Together they investigate right-wing extremist groups from within, engaging individual members in open and honest dialogue about their hatred and distrust of society and democracy to show why this is a growing global issue.

“At a time when borders are becoming less important to buyers and viewers alike, we are proud to be launching such a strong slate of captivating international content from Norway, Germany, Serbia, Israel, and the UK at our first virtual event. I hope our clients love the things we love in each and every one of these shows. They are all deserving of international exposure,”  said Keren Shahar, COO and President of Distribution at Keshet International.