NENT Group Launching Swedish Series Fadime

The Swedish drama series Fadime, about the tragic honor killing of Fadime Sahindal, is set to be launched by Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) as its next Viaplay original.

Based on the book Du ska dö (You Will Die) by Ulf Broberg and the case’s prosecuting lawyer Leif Ericksson, the six-part series will depict the final five years of Sahindal’s life. Fadime will premiere exclusively on NENT Group’s Viaplay streaming service in 2022.

Production will begin this summer and will be supported by a consulting panel of twelve experts with in-depth knowledge of honor-related topics. Fadime is produced by Storyfire.

Sahindal was 26 years old when she was killed by her father in Uppsala, Sweden for allegedly breaking her family’s code of honor by having a boyfriend and speaking publicly on women’s rights. Her mother and sister both testified against her father in court, who was found guilty of murder.

Filippa Wallestam, NENT Group’s chief content officer, said: “Telling Fadime Sahindal’s heartbreaking story is one of our most sensitive projects so far. Twenty years on, this courageous young woman stands as a role model for many. We will have expert guidance at every stage of production as we bring an emotional, complex and very relevant series to a new generation of viewers in every Viaplay market.”

Leif Ericksson, Fadime Sahindal’s lawyer, added: “My work as a lawyer means that I encounter many tragedies. Fadime’s case is the one that has touched me the deepest. I often think about Fadime and I still visit her grave regularly. She has something vital to teach us, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of this important project.”