Mata Hari Set for MIPCOM World Premiere TV Screening

PARIS: Mata Hari, which tells the story of the infamous dancer, courtesan and World War I spy of the same name, has been lined up for the Sunday night MIPCOM 2016 World Premiere TV Screening.

The English-language drama is based on a true story. The series stars French actress Vahina Giocante (The Libertine) in the title role and features an international cast that includes Christopher Lambert (Highlander) and John Corbett (Sex and the City). All three will attend MIPCOM, together with other cast members Svetlana Khodchenkova (Wolverine) and Maxim Matveïev (Weekend), and take part in a Q&A session directly following the screening.

Distributed worldwide by Red Arrow International, the 12×1-hour series is produced by Star Media in partnership with Channel One Russia and Inter Ukraine. It is directed by Dennis Berry (Highlander, Stargate SG-1) and Julius Berg.

The World Premiere TV Screening for Mata Hari is scheduled on Sunday, October 16, in the Palais des Festivals at 9:30 p.m.

Laurine Garaude, the director of Reed MIDEM’s television division, said: “We are thrilled to feature Mata Hari in the prestigious MIPCOM 2016 World Premiere TV Screenings lineup. The MIPCOM World Premiere TV Screenings are increasingly recognized as a fantastic opportunity to showcase premium international programming to thousands of international buyers and media on MIPCOM’s renowned global stage.”

Henrik Pabst, the managing director of Red Arrow International, said: “We are delighted that Mata Hari has been selected by Reed MIDEM to feature as one of their World Premiere TV Screenings at MIPCOM 2016. The scale, quality and ambition of this new series marks a new chapter in Russian-made English-language drama, and we are looking forward to launching the show to the international market at MIPCOM.”

Vlad Ryashin, founder and general producer at Star Media, said: “Mata Hari is the story of an exceptionally strong woman who led a short but incredibly dramatic and flamboyant life. We are delighted to be working with Red Arrow International to bring her incredible story to people around the world.”