Entertainment
16 December 2020
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TRIBES OF EUROPA
The German Netflix Original Series starts 19 February, exclusively and worldwide on Netflix
Stunning and thrilling sci-fi adventure set in in Europe 2074
German Netflix Original Series with 6 episodes starts 19 February on Netflix
A W&B Television production: Executive producers are Quirin Berg, Max Wiedemann and Maximilian Vetter
Created by Philip Koch (showrunner, creator, director of the episodes 1,2,6 and executive producer)
Cast: Emilio Skraya, Henriette Confurius, David Ali Rashed, Oliver Masucci, Melika Foroutan, Robert Finster, Ana Ularu et al
2074: Europe as we know it does not exist anymore. 45 years after a mysterious catastrophe, the old nations are gone, the continent is split into small states and microstates in which different tribes fight for predominance: The TRIBES OF EUROPA.
The six-part Netflix Original Series by Philip Koch launches on 19 February on Netflix. Dark producers Quirin Berg and Max Wiedemann as well as Maximilian Vetter produced this visually stunning sci-fi adventure. Three siblings of the tribe of the Origines are in the centre of the fantastic story. They are separated from each other and from now on each of them has to fight for their own survival, for their freedom and their families.
Rachel Eggebeen, Director EMEA Original Series at Netflix: “Philip Koch’s vision of the future makes for thrilling entertainment. We are extremely happy to bring this bold story to the world together with Wiedemann & Berg.” Executive Producer Quirin Berg adds: “TRIBES OF EUROPA has turned out to be a fascinating saga, a great adventure that can inspire people around the globe.”
Synopsis
2074. In the wake of a mysterious global disaster, war rages between the Tribes that have emerged from the wreckage of Europe. Three siblings from the peaceful Origine tribe - Kiano (Emilio Sakraya), Liv (Henriette Confurius) and Elja (David Ali Rashed) - are separated and forced to forge their own paths in an action-packed fight for the future of this new Europa.
Credits
Cast: Emilio Sakraya, Henriette Confurius, David Ali Rashed, Melika Foroutan, Oliver Masucci, Robert Finster, Ana Ularu, Jeanette Hain, Benjamin Sadler, Jannik Schümann and James Faulkner
Executive Producers: Quirin Berg, Max Wiedemann & Maximilian Vetter
Executive Producer, Showrunner & Headwriter, Director (ep 1,2,6) : Philip Koch
Writers (ep 2-6): Jana Burbach, Benjamin Seiler
Director (ep 3,4,5): Florian Baxmeyer
Director of Photography: Christian Rein
Head of Casting: Simone Bär
Production Designer: Julian Wagner
Lead Editor: Alexander Berner
Composer: Clinton Shorter
Costume Designer: Thomas Oláh
About Wiedemann & Berg:
Wiedemann & Berg Film was founded 2003 by Quirin Berg and Max Wiedemann, followed by W&B Television in 2010. Both companies are part of the newly founded LEONINE studios since January 2020.
The over 120 productions include the Oscar-winning The Lives of Others, the two-time Oscar-nominated Never Look Away, multiple number one hits such as Men in the City, Who am I, Joy of Fatherhood, and Welcome to Germany. Numerous TV projects include the cult series 4 Blocks (TNT Serie), Pagan Peak (Sky), or the first German Netflix Original Dark, which was named Greatest Netflix Original Series by leading US review site Rotten Tomatoes.
A pioneering spirit, a large body of work covering everything from blockbusters, linear television and high-end drama for streaming partners, large audiences and a high number of theater visitors, a focus on quality, collaborations with outstanding creative talent and an amazing team have made Wiedemann & Berg one of the most successful production houses in Germany. Nominations and awards include the Bambi, the Bavarian TV Award, the Bavarian Film Award, the German TV Award, the German Film Award, the Golden Camera, the Golden Nymph, the Grimme Award, the GQ Award, the European Film Award, the Hollywood Reporter Award, the LA Critics Award, the Magnolia Award, the Rockie Award, the Academy Award, the BAFTA, the César, the Romy and the Golden Globe.
About Netflix:
Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with over 195 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.