The six-part political thriller Conflict, produced by Backman & Hoderoff and XYZ Films for MTV Finland, has landed a new batch of international deals courtesy of Keshet International (KI).
The English-dominant, multi-language thriller about the possibility of a proxy war breaking out in Europe has been a ratings hit, becoming MTV Finland’s most successful original drama premiere to date and ranking as the most-watched TV show on the CANAL+ catch-up service when it premiered there earlier this year.
First launched to the global market at MIPCOM last year, it has been licensed to Canal+ in Benelux, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia; Lionsgate Play (India) in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka; BETV in Belgium; ERR in Estonia; Free TV in Israel; ITV Uzbekistan in Uzbekistan; Intra Communications in Georgia; LRT in Lithuania; Now TV in Hong Kong; TV4 in Sweden; TV Moldova 1 in Moldova; and 11 territories across the CIS, including Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. These join deals with CANAL+ in France and Poland, AMC Networks International in Spain and Portugal, Telia Lithuania in Lithuania, Telia Estonia in Estonia, Tet and Latvijas Mobilais Telefons in Latvia, and HOT in Israel.
Kelly Wright, KI’s managing director of distribution, said, “Clients around the globe continue to respond to Conflict’s ripped-from-the-headlines plot; its English-dominant script and fantastic international cast; its thrilling action sequences and strong, relatable female lead characters; as well as its faceless ‘enemy’ who remains unknown throughout. Conflict has everything buyers and viewers are looking for right now.”
The series was co-created and produced by Andrei Alén and Aku Louhimies.
