The alliance, which brings together European broadcasters France Télévisions, Italy’s RAI and Germany’s ZDF in a commissioning partnership, announced the development of a new series “The Kollective” at the MIA Market in Rome on Wednesday.
France Télévisions, RAI and ZDF decided to join forces in 2018 to develop and co-produce high-end television dramas aimed at a wide audience. To date, they have produced nine series, ranging from thrillers to science fiction, including the historical drama “Leonardo” pictured above.
“The Kollective” is a six-episode investigative series created by Leonardo Fasoli and Maddalena Ravagli, also behind the hugely popular Gomora and Zero Zero. Fimke Wolting serves as executive producer.
The series, which has been revealed, deals with timely issues, such as the spread of fake news, and attacks on European democracy and press freedom.
Based on a true story, it is a “modern espionage story where spies are ordinary people”. Or rather a group of enthusiastic amateur journalists who enter the world of corruption, espionage and even murder. As they struggle to unravel a dark new Cold War mystery, slowly realizing that all roads lead to Putin’s return to Russia, they must summon their technological skills, courage, and faith in their young selves to stop a dark conspiracy.
A new call for projects has also been announced, with the consortium looking for “organically international” European drama productions that inspire “desire, evoke emotion and provoke thought”, set primarily in Italy, France and Germany.
“A series with a positive tone, generous in its approach, with a contemporary appeal. A series aimed at families, adults or young adults, with a focus on some engaging genres such as adventure, action, family, and romance.”
“The Kollective” will join Alliance series such as “Mirage” with Marie-Josée Croze, which has garnered 3 million viewers per episode in France and 4 million in Germany, and the historical drama “Leonardo,” written by Frank Spotnitz and Steve Thompson, starring Aidan. Turner, Matilda de Angelis, and Freddie Highmore, and chronicle the turbulent life of Leonardo da Vinci.
“Germinal”, inspired by Emile Zola’s novel and won award in Seriesmania, “Around the World in 80 Days”, “Survivors”, “Concordia” and “The Swarm” all add to his growing speed.
The Reunion, starring Ioan Groffaud, will premiere in October in France 2. The “Gymnasts” show, which consists of three young athletes “bred by coaches not by their parents” and who suddenly face a murder investigation, will begin. , in Italy on Oct. 26 at Paramount+ and on Ray 2 in 2023.
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