BBC Acquires Thomas Vinterberg's Climate Drama 'Families Like Ours'

Set in a near-future Denmark facing mass evacuation due to rising sea levels, the seven-part series explores the human impact of climate change and forced migration.

• The BBC has secured the U.K. rights to 'Families Like Ours,' the first television series by Oscar-winning director Thomas Vinterberg.
• The drama, co-written by Vinterberg and Bo Hr. Hansen, is set in a near-future Denmark where rising sea levels force the evacuation of the entire population.
• The seven-episode series focuses on the emotional and social challenges faced by families as they grapple with displacement, separation, and survival.
• The show premiered at the 2024 Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals and was filmed across Denmark, Sweden, France, Romania, and the Czech Republic.
• Produced by Zentropa Entertainments and distributed by Studiocanal, the series will air on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer, marking Vinterberg’s close creative connection with the U.K.

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