Two Flemish Dramas Join Lagardère Catalogue

PARIS: Lagardère Studios Distribution has secured the rights for two series from the Flemish production company deMENSEN, including the noir Beau Séjour.

Lagardère Studios Distribution will handle worldwide distribution (except Flemish Belgium and the Netherlands) for the 10×52-minute thriller Beau Séjour. The first episode of the series is set to screen as part of the Drama Series Days at Berlinale on Tuesday, February 16.

Also picked up for distribution is the 10×52-minute drama Brothers United, a second season of which is already in development.

A representative from deMENSEN commented: “We are delighted to have found the perfect partner in Lagardère for the international distribution of our first two fiction series. The experience Lagardère brings to the table is invaluable to kickstart our international ambitions.”

Lagardère Studios Distribution’s rep stated: “We are very proud to start this collaboration with the highly talented producer deMENSEN on two of the most expected series on the international market for 2016.”