Global Screen Inks More Sales Deals for Davos 1917

Global Screen has inked new sales for Davos 1917 in Australia, Poland and India.

The spy drama, which takes place in World War I-era Switzerland, has been picked up by SBS in Australia, TVP in Poland and Big Tree Entertainment in India and subcontinents.

The series is in German and Swiss-German, with English subtitles and French and Italian dubs available. It is produced by Contrast Film, Letterbox Filmproduktion, Amalia Film, SRF and ARD Degeto. Directors are Jan-Eric Mack, Anca Miruna Lăzărescu and Christian Theede.

The cast includes Dominique Devenport (Sisi), David Kross (The Reader), Jeanette Hain (Never Look Away), Max Herbrechter (Rauhnächte), Sunnyi Melles (Triangle of Sadness) and Stipe Erceg (Vienna Blood).

“Set against the unparalleled scenery of the Alps, Davos 1917 reveals the exciting and sensational story of secret and complex espionage activity taking place during World War I in Europe,” said Brianne Bonney, head of TV sales at Global Screen. “We are delighted to see this epic thriller travel to such strong broadcasters around the world on so many continents.”

Haidee Ireland, channel manager for SBS On Demand and SBS World Movies, added, “We are so excited for Davos 1917 to join our offering of world-class cinema on SBS On Demand. Our audiences love historical dramas with a thrilling edge, and we are sure the will be seduced by the impressive scale of the production, evocative setting of wartime Switzerland and the thrilling tale of espionage that unfolds.”