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Gaumont – via its Berlin based team – assembled and closed an alliance of one private and eight public broadcasters throughout Europe to finance and co-produce the Ukrainian drama series In her car Ukrainian production company Starlight Media just commenced principal photography in confidential locations in and around Kyiv, Ukraine.

We are happy, says Christophe Riandee, Vice-CEO of Gaumont, “that our global group structure with operating offices in core European markets allows us to act as one stop shop for our broadcasting partners all over the continent. This enables us to set up international co-productions and financings without which such very special and relevant series would probably not have been produced at this point. And we are looking forward to more international co-productions being set up by our European teams. “

Oleksandr Bohutskyi, CEO of Starlight Media, adds: “The struggle for Ukraine's victory and the values it represents, such as freedom, dreams, independence, respect, and equality, isn't limited to the courageous soldiers fighting on the front lines. Millions of ordinary people are also doing extraordinary things, becoming heroes in their own right. The journey toward peace is not only occurring on the battlefield but also on civilian roads where individuals are working to save, help, and support others. This project, a collaboration between a Ukrainian showrunner, Gaumont, and several European partners, is a significant milestone for the industry. It aims to bring together people who care about these values and highlight the true power of human stories that transcend borders and war. Through this project, we can appreciate the impact of everyday heroes and their stories beyond the scope of roadside explosions and military operations.”

The 10 x 25 minutes series In her car created by Eugen Tunik (Early Birds) is based on true events lived by Ukrainians during the first days and weeks of the Russian war on Ukraine. The story centers around therapist Lydia (played by Locarno awarded Anastasia Karpenko) who uses her car to get civilians to safer places. Each episode is one ride, each ride and each passenger has a very own and touching story to tell.