Backed by the European Alliance and distributed by Mediawan Rights, the drama series Kabul, set against the backdrop of the real-life events in August 2021 in Afghanistan, has been picked up by BBC Four and iPlayer.
Produced by 24 25 Films, owned by Mediawan, and Cinétévé, the drama is set against the backdrop of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, with a cast that includes Darina Al Joundi, Shervin Alenabi, Vassilis Koukalani, Hannah Abdoh and Jonathan Zaccaï.
“Kabul is a tragedy of the highest stakes,” said Nick Lee, head of BBC program acquisition. “A warzone story which is propelled by the real ticking clock of the evacuation that was just five years ago this summer. Global politics remain complex, but Kabul dramatizes the biggest view of history through the smallest window of a human family.”
Robyn Hurd, SVP for U.K. and Scandinavia sales and coproductions at Mediawan Rights, added, “Kabul is a powerful and deeply human story, brought to life by an exceptional creative team, set against events that continue to resonate on the world stage. It’s exactly the kind of ambitious, distinctive storytelling we’re proud to represent, and we’re thrilled to see it find a home with the BBC.”
