Two New Factual Titles Join FremantleMedia International Catalogue

LONDON: The global distribution rights for Arrow Media’s Operation Burma and Nightmare on Everest are being represented by FremantleMedia International (FMI).

The 2×1-hour Operation Burma tells the story of world-renowned mountaineer Joe Simpson as he embarks on a journey of discovery to learn more about the father he barely knew. Simpson is best known for his book and film adaptation Touching the Void. Operation Burma is a BBC Two commission.

The hour-long Nightmare on Everest charts two days in the spring of 2015 when two catastrophic earthquakes struck the Himalayas killing 18 mountaineers and trapping many more for days. It has been commissioned in the U.K. by Channel 4.

Angela Neillis, the director of nonscripted for the U.K., EMEA and Asia Pacific at FMI, said: “It’s great to be working with the Arrow Media team again and to represent them on such diverse stories. Arrow’s trademark ability to deliver a compelling narrative, uncover new footage and gain the trust of first-hand eyewitnesses is unparalleled, and that’s why FremantleMedia International is proud to have these shows in our catalogue.”

John Smithson, joint creative director at Arrow Media, said: “Our heritage is in unearthing fascinating stories and telling them in a way that will appeal to audiences all over the world. Operation Burma and Nightmare on Everest are a testament to this. Both reveal the truth behind two very different events, but equally take viewers on an emotional journey back in time. We are delighted to be working with Fremantle on both docs and extending our relationship further.”