Bavaria Media International, the specialist distribution rights division of Bavaria Film Group, has unveiled a new slate of varied, internationally-driven scripted content ahead of MIPCOM, spanning high profile crime titles and feel-good entertainment, as well as a selection of Christmas TV movies.

Featuring recognised international talent including Edin Hasanović, Claudia Michelsen, Mehmet Kurtuluş, Horst Krause and Charly Hübner, the slate combines distinctive local storytelling with established genre appeal, reflecting Bavaria Media International’s extensive expertise in bringing premium content to the global market, to meet the evolving demands of buyers across territories, platforms and audiences.

The new crime lineup features Cold Case Diaries, Dark Motives, Mordach and The Wolf Hunt, while the family-focused content includes Fanny’s Extraordinary World, A Place Called Fatherhood, Hearts Along the Baltic Sea, Home-Made Christmas and Throughout the Years.

The new additions reflect Bavaria Media International’s approach to content with global potential, combining the scale of Bavaria Film Group with a specialist focus on titles with local identity that can resonate beyond their home markets and reach a global network of broadcasters, streamers and platforms.

Helge Köhne, Head of Content Sales at Bavaria Media International says “From talent-led crime titles such as Cold Case Diaries and Mordach, to proven feel-good and Christmas entertainment Home-Made Christmas, and the growing Throughout the Years franchise, this new line up demonstrates the breadth of genre-led content ready for this year’s market, and primed for global audiences. With recognisable talent, strong broadcast performance and stories rooted in universal themes, we are looking forward to introducing Bavaria Media International’s new slate to partners at MIPCOM.”

The new season of Cold Case Diaries (2 x 90’), coproduced by Hessischer Rundfunk, Degeto and Sommerhaus Filmproduktion, stars Edin Hasanović (All Quiet on the Western Front, Crap Happens) as Chief Inspector Hamza Kulina, alongside Melika Foroutan. The German Film Television Award-nominated series reopens unsolved cases in Frankfurt as Chief Inspector Hamza Kulina (Edin Hasanović) and department head Maryam Azadi (Melika Foroutan) form a relentless duo, investigating fresh leads through old evidence and facing dangerous resistance to bring to light what was left in the dark.

Cross-genre crime thriller Mordach (2 x 90’), produced by UFA Fiction and coproduced by ARD Degeto Film and ARD, stars Mehmet Kurtuluş (Zamanın Kapıları, O da Bir Şey mi?) and Gesine Cukrowski (Hotel Mondial). When a BKA undercover agent becomes the prime suspect in a murder he cannot remember committing, he is forced to investigate his own case. Combining  contemporary urban crime with an atmospheric Alpine mystery, Mordach reached 5.7M viewers when it premiered on ARD, demonstrating strong audience traction for its distinctive genre proposition.

The latest season of Dark Motives (11 x 90’), produced by Filmpool Fiction GmbH for MDR, stars Claudia Michelsen (The Tower, Police Call 110) as its complex female lead. Set against the rough-edged backdrop of the River Elbe, the harbor and Magdeburg’s housing estates, the female-led crime series tackles family conflict, social divides, economic crime and clan structures through cases rooted in contemporary social issues.

The Wolf Hunt (1 x 90’) produced by U5 Filmproduktion for ARD Degeto, follows Sara Jahnke, a game warden, who is assigned to track a conspicuous she-wolf and, if necessary, to shoot her. The job drags her back to her home village in Brandenburg, a place she left years ago. What begins as wildlife control turns into a crime story when, deep in the forest, she finds a young woman’s body left for scavengers. Sara follows sign and clue, tests loyalties and refuses to look away until the dead are heard and justice is within reach.

Fanny’s Extraordinary World (90’), produced by Neue Schönhauser Filmproduktion for ARD Degeto is a warm, multi-generational family comedy led by acclaimed German actor German Dieter Hallervorden, who plays a charming fraudster Oskar. Fanny, his autistic eight-year-old granddaughter sees the world with bright precision and a sense of wonder. To win her trust, Oskar introduces himself as Professor Krypton instead of admitting he is her long absent grandfather. Combining comedy and emotional depth with neurodiversity representation at its core, the film, which reached over 4M viewers on its release on ARD, is an uplifting story of family, second chances and connection.

Home-Made Christmas (90’) produced by Mafilm GmbH for ARD Degeto, is a warm-hearted Christmas TV drama starring Horst Krause, best known for the popular Police Chief Krause films. Set in the cosy rural community of Schönhorst, the film follows innkeeper Horst as he finds a runaway girl and returns her to a neighbouring children’s home, where a chance encounter sets a makeshift family on an unexpected journey towards belonging. Having reached 4.8–5.0M viewers when the film premiered on ARD and a 17.7% market share, Home-Made Christmas is a feel-good Christmas story, primed for family viewing.

Throughout the Years (90’), produced by UFA Fiction, is a star-studded Christmas romance featuring Charly Hübner (The Lives of Others), Maria Simon (The Silent Revolution), Klaus Steinbacher (The Ibiza Affair) and Sinje Irslinger (We Children from Bahnhof Zoo). The first instalment reached 3.92M viewers and a 16.1% market share on German national television, including an 11.3% share among 14–49-year-olds, demonstrating particularly strong younger-audience appeal. Part 2 is planned for Christmas 2026, with Part 3 currently in development.

A Place Called Fatherhood (90’), produced by Pyjama Pictures GmbH for ARD Degeto, stars David Rott (Die Toten von Salzburg) and breakout talent Sabrina Amali (Dogs of Berlin, Skylines) in a warm, contemporary family drama about co-parenting and the realities of blended families. The story follows high-flying Frankfurt sales professional Jonas, as he re-evaluates his priorities when his daughter Laila asks for more time and closeness. Moving to Hamburg, Jonas discovers A Bed for Dad, a welcoming home for separated parents and their children, where he begins to rediscover the everyday realities of fatherhood.

Hearts Along the Baltic Sea (90’), produced by sabotage films GmbH for ARD Degeto, is a feel-good romantic drama for multigenerational audiences, starring Jennifer Ulrich (The Wave) and marking the debut of writer-director Joana Vogdt. As a 90-minute format designed for all ages, the story follows Hamburg carpenter Eva Jensen as she heads to the Baltic coast to take over a small woodworking shop, only to find herself caught in a long-standing family conflict and a rivalry with kitesurfer Christian, who is competing for the same workshop.

The new slate builds on Bavaria Media International’s strong track record for taking locally produced content to audiences worldwide. Among its best-known titles is the long-running telenovela Sturm der Liebe (Storm of Love), which has sold into more than 15 countries, including Italy and Austria, where it has aired daily for more than a decade. More recently, the seventh season of crime series Coast Guard: Lake Constance (WAPO BODENSEE) achieved its highest-ever market share of 14.5%.