MIPTV Spotlight: ATV

Set in the picturesque Turkish city of Mardin, Hercai features a story of love and revenge and will be on offer from ATV this year at MIPTV.

“Hercai will draw massive attention from international buyers because of its atmosphere,” says Müge Akar, ATV’s content sales deputy manager. “It will reveal the challenges of living in a modern world but still feeling the traditions of Turkish culture.”

In its second season, Lifeline stars Mehmet Ali Nuroğlu as a cruel businessman and Irem Helvacioğlu as his abused child bride who attempts to make an escape with her son. Also back for another season is Grand Family, about a weapons-smuggling mafia clique led by a man up against the pressures of his business, the government and his family. Akar highlights the “touching stories, strong casts and quality of the production” in these MIPTV highlights. “ATV always brings premium Turkish dramas to international audiences,” says Akar.