MIPTV Spotlight: Bavaria Media International

Leading Bavaria Media International’s highlights, the mystery series Dark Lake sees city cop Valerie transfer with her 17-year-old son to Lac-Noir, a seemingly serene and secluded village in the forest.

Soon enough, though, Valerie and her son are faced with a mystery when people start to disappear without a trace.

The Icelandic miniseries Manners, created by María Reyndal, centers on a 19-year-old student accused of rape. Based on a true story, Manners “is a contribution to the #MeToo debate,” says Carlos Hertel, director of international sales.

All You Need, created by Benjamin Gutsche, follows the everyday lives of four young gay men in Berlin. The series is “an innovative LGBTQI format that has sparked a lot of interest internationally,” says Hertel. A second season is planned to launch this year.

“We are happy to bring a diverse and young lineup to MIPTV,” Hertel says.