Spain's Movistar Plus+, the pay TV/SVOD service of telco giant Telefónica, has acquired the rights to the Sky and Peacock original series 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz.' The series, based on the bestselling novel by Heather Morris, features a star-studded cast including Harvey Keitel. This six-part limited series is a key offering on the sales slate of All3Media International, which will be showcased at the London TV Screenings on Feb. 29.
'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' is a poignant tale that follows the real-life story of Lali and Gita Sokolov, who found love amidst the horrors of the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. The series portrays Lali, played by Harvey Keitel, as he recounts his experiences to aspiring writer Heather Morris, portrayed by Melanie Lynskey. The narrative unfolds as a young Lali, played by Jonah Hauer-King, is deported to Auschwitz in 1942 and becomes a tattooist, marking fellow prisoners with identification numbers. It is there that he meets Gita, played by Anna Próchniak, and their love story blossoms against the backdrop of unimaginable suffering.
Movistar Plus+ expressed enthusiasm for acquiring such compelling content, emphasizing the appeal of adaptations from bestselling novels. The partnership between Movistar Plus+ and Synchronicity Films, in association with Sky Studios and All3Media International, aims to bring this powerful adaptation to Spanish audiences.
Directed by Tali Shalom-Ezer, 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' is a collaborative production involving Sky Studios and All3Media International, with Jacquelin Perske as executive producer and lead writer. The series has garnered international interest, with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution and All3Media International jointly handling global sales.
In addition to Movistar Plus+, the series has been acquired by other platforms, including Australian streamer Stan and SkyShowtime for various European territories. The show is set to premiere on Sky Atlantic and Now in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, as well as on Peacock in the US and Stan in Australia.
