'The Deal' Wins Inaugural Buyers Choice Award at Series Mania Forum

The Swiss-led pan-European thriller is recognized for its timely exploration of diplomacy and personal drama during the 2015 U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations.

• 'The Deal,' a six-part Swiss thriller, has been awarded the first Buyers Choice Award at the Series Mania Forum in Lille, France.
• The series, co-created by Jean-Stéphane Bron and Alice Winocour, delves into high-stakes 2015 nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
• Veerle Baetens stars as Swiss diplomat Alexandra Weiss, whose personal and professional challenges drive the narrative.
• The award highlights the success of pan-European co-productions, with Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, and Belgium collaborating on the project.
• The Buyers Choice Award was part of Series Mania's inaugural Buyers Upfront event, aiming to position the festival as a key platform for global TV launches.

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