ZDF Studios is set to bring to the global market High Valley, a new high-end drama series from bestselling German author Juli Zeh set in the world of equestrian sports.
Zeh’s works have been translated into more than 35 languages. High Valley, written by Zeh, together with Lukas Becker, marks her TV series debut. She also serves as creative producer on the six-part series, produced by Studio Zentral, a subsidiary of ZDF Studios, in co-production with Load Studios. Christian Zübert is director, with a cast that includes Lili Epply, Joshua Hupfauer, Karoline Eichhorn and Heino Ferch. The producers are Georg Ramme, Lucas Schmidt and Lasse Scharpen, with Hannes Höhn serving as EP.
The show is set in an equestrian center, focusing on a show jumper who has fallen out with her mentor and is seeking a fresh start.
Sebastian Krekeler, Director Drama at ZDF Studios, noted, “With High Valley, we are expanding our international drama portfolio with a series that has a clearly distinctive profile. The combination of an exclusive and rarely explored world, strong emotional stakes, Juli Zeh’s creative vision and her profound knowledge of equestrian sport creates a premium drama with significant international appeal. We are convinced that the series will captivate audiences well beyond the German-speaking market.”
Lucas Schmidt, producer at Studio Zentral, added, “With High Valley, we wanted to create a drama that combines major emotional themes with a unique and rarely portrayed world. At its heart lies the question of identity and belonging, set within the fascinating yet uncompromising world of equestrian sport. Together with bestselling author Juli Zeh, we have created a multi-layered series that uniquely brings together suspense, family drama and character-driven storytelling. We are delighted that ZDF Studios will handle the international distribution of High Valley.”
