MIPTV Spotlight: Keshet International

A word-search game show with a physical element, The Search is one of Keshet International’s highlights.

“The Search is a classic pen-and-paper game with a strong nostalgic element, and it’s something every age group is familiar with,” says Kelly Wright, the VP of distribution and new business.

The company is also showcasing Bad Habits, Holy Orders, which brings a group of girls into a convent, where they interact with nuns who possess a radically different view of the world and contrasting moral values. Wright believes the program will “resonate widely because it reflects the social-media-obsessed age that young people now grow up in. It can be a very confusing environment and raises the question of how they value themselves and their self-worth.”

Superstar Dogs, meanwhile, is a studio competition that sees dogs complete an obstacle course.

From Keren Margalit (The A Word) comes the drama series Sleeping Bears. Other drama highlights from Keshet International include When Heroes Fly and 7 Faces.

“Sleeping Bears encourages the viewer to consider what they would do if faced with the characters’ situation, When Heroes Fly raises questions of friendship and loyalty in the face of a big trauma, and 7 Faces addresses contemporary issues that young people in modern Turkey are dealing with,” says Atar Dekel, the head of global original drama. Dekel believes the series “have global appeal because they are very relatable and incorporate universal, compelling themes. There is also a defined creative editorial language that is specific to each of the writers and provides a unique and original look into these stories. This year’s slate enables us to showcase our diverse editorial line and prolific drama portfolio.”