Italian broadcast deal agreed for ATV drama The Nightfall

The Nightfall has been acquired by Mediaset in Italy

MIPCOM: Turkish content major ATV Distribution is continuing the expansion of Turkish drama into Western Europe with a deal for new series The Nightfall (Bir Gece Masalı) in Italy.

Announced on the eve of Mipcom in Cannes, the licence deal has been agreed with commercial broadcaster Mediaset. The show has previously been picked up by TVN in Panama and undisclosed broadcasters in Spain, Romania, Bosnia, Hungary and Chile.

Starring Burak Deniz and Su Burcu Yazgı Coşkun, The Nightfall centres on a police inspector who returns to his hometown after two decades, haunted by the murder of his father. But he then falls in love with the daughter of the man he believes is responsible.

“Italian audiences have a strong connection to character-driven drama, and The Nightfall is an exceptional example of that genre,” said Müge Akar, head of sales at ATV Distribution. “We are proud to partner with Mediaset in Italy as the series continues to resonate across major international markets.”