SundanceTV to Air German-Language Drama Series

By R. Thomas Umstead
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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SundanceTV, along with UFA Fiction and FremantleMedia International, will team to co-produce the first German-language drama to air on a major US network.

The eight-part drama, Deutschland 83, is coming-of-age story set against the real culture wars and political events of Germany in the 1980s. The series will have its exclusive world premiere during the inaugural Berlinale Special Series at the 65th Berlinale International Film Festival and will air later this year on Sundance TV.

“Deutschland83 is a fresh and heart pounding thriller set against the remarkable political backdrop of 1980s East and West Germany,” said Sarah Barnett, SundanceTV president. “It's evocative and emotional and we are delighted to be collaborating on a show of such daring and originality. FremantleMedia International is a terrific partner and we are excited to bring this series to US viewers.”

This story was originally published on Multichannel.com

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.