MIPCOM Spotlight: Viaplay Content Distribution

The Viaplay Content Distribution highlight Mafia is set against the backdrop of the transformation of 1990s Sweden.

The story follows the rise of Radovan “Jakov” Jakovic from rags to criminal riches and the lone cop who recognizes the mafia threat lurking behind cigarette smuggling. “Mafia offers a thrilling, high-stakes narrative with universal themes of greed, loyalty and ambition, set against a politically charged backdrop,” says Vanda Rapti, executive VP of Viaplay Select and Content Distribution.

The Hunt is a period drama inspired by the real-life murder of Marianne Vaatstra, a case that gripped the Dutch nation for more than a decade.

The Danish drama Secrets watches adult siblings Mads (Pilou Asbæk, Game of Thrones, Borgen) and Eva (Iben Hjejle, High Fidelity) navigate family relationships, abuse and co-dependency.

“Our goal in Cannes is to reconnect with global partners, showcase our diverse premium Nordic and European series and highlight the power of Viaplay Select and our SVOD channels for streamers and aggregators worldwide,” Rapti says.