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Kanal D: powerful dramas at ATF 2024

Kanal D International is presenting a compelling slate of dramatic series at ATF in Singapore, emphasizing emotionally charged stories designed to captivate international audiences. Among the highlights is My Mother’s Tale (Annem Ankara), a drama set in the 1990s and based on true events.

Elif Tatoğlu, Distribution Strategy & Sales Director

The series follows the life of Zuhal, a mother of three who battles emotional and social hardships in Ankara. Starring renowned Turkish actors Bergüzar Korel and Mehmet Günsür, the story delves into the sacrifices and resilience of women. Korel, who plays Zuhal, shared in an interview with Prensario that the role posed an emotional challenge, allowing her to portray the deep love and sacrifice her character embodies. The show had a dedicated screening at the recent MIPCOM Cannes in October.

Another standout drama is The Family Burden, which centers on Melike, a woman who, after serving twenty years in prison for a crime she didn’t commit, faces the painful reality of reuniting with her daughter, Hazal, who has grown up believing another woman is her mother. This series explores themes of betrayal and redemption in a storyline that promises to resonate deeply with viewers.

Secret of Pearls, series

Among its family and historical offerings, A Father’s Promise is set against the turbulent backdrop of 1980s Turkey. It tells the story of Mustafa, who must leave his daughter in the care of a wealthy family to protect his wife. The series depicts Mustafa’s struggle to reunite with his daughter in a world fraught with challenges, highlighting how love endures despite adversity.

KDI also brought other titles to ATF, including Secret of Pearls, which follows Azem, who takes the blame for his wife’s death to protect his daughter, and Daylight, where Gece moves to Foça to care for her sister with special needs, learning lessons about maturity and resilience along the way.

The catalog also includes titles like Farewell Letter, an exploration of hidden family ties; Three Sisters, inspired by İclal Aydın’s best-selling novel, which follows three sisters as they navigate adulthood and uncover secrets from their past; and That Girl, a story about a young woman striving to make it as an influencer to improve her family’s circumstances.

Finally, Love and Hope tells the story of Zeynep as she searches for love and stability in Istanbul’s high society. The blend of family drama, romance, and personal conflict in these series promises to captivate diverse audiences, reinforcing Kanal D International’s reputation as a global leader in high-quality Turkish fiction.

The Family Burden

Drama, 44 Episodes

Melike, wrongfully imprisoned for twenty years, dreams of reuniting with her daughter, Hazal. Upon release, she faces a new prison of lies and betrayal. As she uncovers the truth and searches for her husband’s real killer, Melike must confront the complexities of her daughter’s life, who has known another woman as her mother.

Secret of Pearls

Drama, 44min, Episodes Current Production

Description: Azem’s life shatters when he takes the blame for his wife’s death to protect his daughter. After prison, he seeks his adopted children, navigating complex relationships, but time has taken its toll.

A Father’s Promise

Drama – 44min x 67

Description: In 1980’s political turmoil, Mustafa sacrifices to save his wife, leaving his daughter with the wealthy Ronas. A poignant tale unfolds as he reunites, facing dangers and love’s resilience.

Daylight

Drama – 44min x 45

Gece’s summer dreams of university and music in Istanbul are disrupted when her family moves to Foça for her sister Gülce’s special needs. A tale of love, maturity, and unexpected challenges unfolds.

Farewell Letter

Drama – 44min x 76

Alanur’s life, dependent on Ziya, takes an unexpected turn after 30 years. As their children, Aslı and Mehmet, navigate love and family opposition, hidden connections from the past resurface.

Three Sisters

Drama – 44min x 277

Three Sisters, based on İclal Aydın’s bestselling novel, follows Türkan, Dönüş, and Derya, who grew up in a close-knit family in the idyllic town of Ayvalık. As they enter adulthood, the sisters face harsh realities, uncovering hidden secrets and confronting painful challenges. They must navigate the complexities of life, questioning whether time can truly heal all wounds.

That Girl

Drama, 45min x 79

Description: Zeynep aspires to be a social media influencer to escape poverty while caring for her childlike father. Unexpected connections unravel as she works in influencer Ozan’s house, encountering businesswoman Sitare.

Love and Hope

Drama, 53min x 285

Description: Zeynep navigates a world of wealth and power in Istanbul, discovering her estranged father’s existence. Love with Ege brings hope, while Elif seeks revenge and love in a complex tale of family conflicts.

About KANAL D INTERNATIONAL

Distinguished by its pioneering management strategies and creative endeavors, Kanal D International is the global business arm of Kanal D, the leading TV channel of the Turkish broadcasting world. The distribution arm of the company continues its activities under Kanal D International, and Kanal D International Networks is the business line that holds all linear assets.
With a vast library comprising over 100,000 hours of programming and spanning an impressive 60,000 episodes, Kanal D International is a prolific content creator and distributor. Our reach extends to audiences in more than 150 countries and territories, encompassing Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, Latin America, the Americas, Africa, Asia, MENA (Middle East and North Africa), the Balkans, and the Far East.
Kanal D Drama is the first Turkish Drama channel that was established in the LATAM & Europe region and the first channel that entered the US market. Today, it continues to present a never-before-seen experience of premium Turkish content.

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