EXCLUSIVE: ZDF Studios has acquired international distribution rights to Black Fruit (Schwarze Früchte), the buzzy debut series from actor-writer Lamin Leroy Gibba.
A co-production between Jünglinge Film, Studio Zentral, and ARD Degeto, Black Fruit debuted at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival before a highly-publicized release on ARD in Germany.
Set in contemporary Hamburg, the series follows the journey of mid-twenty Lalo (Gibba) as he grapples with the sudden loss of his father, embarking on a tumultuous path of impulsive decisions that reverberate through his life and those around him.
Alongside his ambitious best friend Karla, Lalo strives to define his identity amidst societal pressures and personal struggles.
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