The Brazilian drama series, translated as "Chuva Negra," premiered on Canal Brasil and the Globoplay streaming platform during the week that celebrates World Down Syndrome Day,
Among the first confirmed speakers are Paramount's Nicole Clemens; Sara Bernstein of Imagine Documentaries; Marge Dean of Skybound Entertainment; and "Waltz with Bashir" director and author Ari Folman.
The still-untitled project has been co-written by Spain’s Alicia Luna and Peru’s Santiago Roncagliolio, Patricia Romero and Lima Film Fest artistic director Josué Mendez.
Jérôme Alby, Managing Director, Worldwide Presales and Distribution, and Solène Crepin, Sales And Business Affairs Executive at Mediatoon Distribution, highlight the importance of classic titles.