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ZDF Enterprises has secured the distribution rights for the psychological thriller series Victor Lessard from Canadian Pixcom Group for outside of Canada.

Victor Lessard is a crime series which tackles identity issues, recovering memory loss and a need for recognition. Adapted from the best-selling novels by Martin Michaud, an author described as the “master of the Quebec thriller,” it tells the story of a driven detective and his pursuit of the evil behind unspeakable crimes.

Commissioned in Canada by Québecor Média for Club Illico, AddikTV and TVA, 20 one-hour episodes are already available, and another ten are currently in production. Patrice Robitaille stars in the title role.

Robert Franke, VP of ZDFE.drama at ZDF Enterprises, said: <em>”We are proud to have won Pixcom as new partners and to be able to offer the series Victor Lessard as a new gem in our drama catalog for the upcoming MIPTV.”</em>

Nicola Merola, executive producer at Pixcom Group, added: <em>"We are extremely happy to have ZDF Enterprises presenting to the world our series Victor Lessard!”</em>