Prime Entertainment Group, an international distributor based in Paris, has finalized several major sales in Australia for the acclaimed animated film Vanille, a Caribbean Tale (1 x 29’) with SBS Australia, and for the captivating history documentary The Adolf Eichmann Trial (1 x 90’) with Foxtel Australia.

SBS (Special Broadcasting Service) is a modern, multiplatform media organisation with a free-to-air TV portfolio spanning five distinctive channels in SBS, NITV, SBS VICELAND, SBS Food and SBS World Movies; an extensive radio network providing 68 communities with services in their own language; and an innovative digital offering, including SBS On Demand, available to audiences anytime and anywhere.

Foxtel is the premium entertainment brand of the Foxtel Group and offers award-winning live channels and on-demand libraries from the major Hollywood studios, featuring the best local and international drama, entertainment, movies, sports, news, documentaries, reality, lifestyle, comedy, kids shows together with their own Foxtel originals.

Vanille, a Caribbean Tale tells the story of Vanille, a 9-year-old Parisian with quite a temper, sent to spend the whole summer in Guadeloupe with her aunt. During these holidays, she dives into an adventure tinged with mysteries, meets charming characters and a magical flower and reconnects with her roots. The animated film, produced by renowned company Folimage, has been praised in festivals and markets all over the world. During the world-famous Annecy International Animated Film Festival, the film scored the Cristal Award for a TV Production. The hit movie has been a tremendous success worldwide, and was previously acquired by leading broadcasters such as Germany’s KiKa (SWR), Italia’s Rai, Hong Kong’s RTHK, amongst others.

The powerful documentary The Adolf Eichmann Trial chronicles the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in 1961. This unprecedented filmed trial marked the international commmunity and revealed to the world the extent of Nazi atrocities. The compelling film highlights the historical weight of the testimonies, the international media coverage of the trial and the positioning of intellectuals from all continents around the character of Eichmann, his role and his responsibilities.

Alexandra Marguerite, Prime’s Head of Sales, says, “We are delighted to be strengthening our presence in Australia, especially when it means working with these major players of the Australian audiovisual industry. We are glad to be counting SBS and Foxtel amongst our partners, and we look forward to our future collaborations.”