Seriesly Berlin has announced its program of 13 series premieres, including HBO Max’s Jossi and Disney+’s City of Blood. The festival will feature shows receiving their German debuts. The event runs from September 14-17, with the conference scheduled for September 15-16.
Seriesly Berlin Premieres Set
Seriesly Berlin has unveiled a lineup of 13 series set to premiere at the festival. The selection includes programming from major platforms like HBO Max and Disney+. These premieres represent the German debut for each of the featured series.
The Seriesly Berlin Premieres will take place from September 14 to September 17. This event runs concurrently with the Seriesly Berlin Conference, scheduled for September 15 and 16. All 13 series will be screened in Germany for the first time.
HBO Max’s ‘Jossi’ Cast and Story
Among the premieres is Jossi, a German dramedy produced for SWR and Arte. The series hails from Dimitrij Schaad, known for his work on Kleo. It stars Jannik Schümann, who previously appeared in Sisi, alongside Nilam Farooq from Call My Agent Berlin and Thomas Loibl, who was in Conclave.
The series centers on Jossi, an actor struggling with his career. He resorts to deception to secure a spot in a casting call specifically intended for Jewish performers. The narrative explores the consequences of his lie within the performance industry.
Disney+’s ‘City of Blood’ Creators and Stars
City of Blood is a production from Disney+ Germany and Hulu. It is set in a future Berlin that has been devastated by climate change and is on the verge of collapse. The series is created by Philipp Kadelbach and Elena Lyubarskaya.
The cast includes Lena Drinda, known for Sound of Falling, Franz Hartwig from Dark, Lars Eidinger of Babylon Berlin, and David Schütter, who appeared in Barbarians. The series follows two sisters who uncover a conspiracy about the city’s power structures.
International Series Premieres at Seriesly Berlin
The United Kingdom is represented by Aimee Lou Wood’s Film Club, a series recently reported to be concluding its run on the BBC.
Also premiering from the UK is the Sky drama Under Salt Marsh. Brazil will present Ayô, a series by Lucas Oranmian focusing on a young Black gay artist in São Paulo.
David Semler’s coming-of-age drama Filter, which explores the romantic lives of two teenage boys, will debut from Czechia. Argentina’s contribution is So Far So Good, from filmmaker Daniel Burman. Canada will screen Shipwrekced, a body-positive comedy from Gabrielle Lisa Collard and Manal Drissi.
Stars and Creators Attending Seriesly Berlin
Attendees at Seriesly Berlin will include Nilam Farooq, Rezo Tschchikwischwili, Marina Weis, Thomas Loibl, Uwe Preuss, and Garry Fishmann, all associated with Jossi. Creator Dimitrij Schaad, head-writer Jonas Zimmermann, writer Leo Khassin, and producer Philip Voges will also be present for the series.
The screening of Beach Sisters will feature beach volleyball players Anouk and Zoé Vergé-Dépré, alongside director and creator Wero Rodowicz. Other creators attending include Ulla Heikkilä for Atlantsi Pasila, David Semler for Filter, and Claire Oakley for Under Salt Marsh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What series are premiering at Seriesly Berlin?
Seriesly Berlin is premiering 13 series, including titles from HBO Max and Disney+. These include Jossi, City of Blood, Aimee Lou Wood’s Film Club, Under Salt Marsh, Ayô, Filter, and So Far So Good.
When does Seriesly Berlin take place?
The Seriesly Berlin Premieres are scheduled from September 14-17. The associated Seriesly Berlin Conference runs from September 15-16. These dates provide a framework for the festival’s events.
What is HBO Max’s ‘Jossi’ about?
Jossi is a German dramedy about a struggling actor who lies to get into a casting call meant for Jewish performers. The series stars Jannik Schümann and is created by Dimitrij Schaad.
Who are the creators of Disney+’s ‘City of Blood’?
City of Blood was created by Philipp Kadelbach and Elena Lyubarskaya. The series is a Disney+ Germany and Hulu original set in a climate-ravaged Berlin.
The Seriesly Berlin festival has confirmed its 13 series premieres. Specific dates for many of these series’ debuts in Germany, such as the September 16 release for City of Blood on Disney+, are provided. However, premiere dates for other announced series and the overall festival attendance numbers remain unconfirmed.
