"Ancient Betrayals"
ZDF Studios will distribute BIG Media's latest series, "Ancient Betrayals" (6 x 52’), internationally. Uncovering the clandestine world of conspiracies, murder, and acts of treason that shaped the pivotal betrayals in history, "Ancient Betrayals" is a BIG Media co-production with ZDFinfo and WildBear Entertainment. Currently in production, the series is being shot in the style of a true crime documentary complemented with archival footage and expert interviews.
Nikolas Hülbusch, Director Unscripted, ZDF Studios commended the quality of the material: "Ancient Betrayals´due for delivery in 2026, is the first title from the renewal of our output deal with BIG Media. As always, they produce top-quality content with superb storytelling and this title is no exception," expressed.
Martin Kase, Global Head of Production, BIG Media expressed enthusiasm for the subject matter: ‘Betrayal is a fascinating subject; a universal theme in contemporary society that goes back through the ages from Judas Escariot to Yevgeny Prigozhin. Our goal is to bring these stories to life, taking viewers on a riveting journey of political intrigue, murder, and treachery, which led to some of the most significant betrayals in history;" noted.
From Ancient Greece to the homes of Hannibal in Carthage and Julius Caesar in Rome to Macedonia’s Alexander the Great and the mighty Mongol Empire’s Genghis Khan, all the way to the mysterious Mesoamerican Aztecs, this series spans the globe to delve into the critical moments that defined history’s greatest figures.
BIG Media, which has offices in the US, UK, Czech Republic, Germany and India, produce high-end unscripted content for the international market. The company recently announced the renewal of their output deal with ZDF Studios.