Canneseries Adds ‘Maxima,’ the Dutch Royal Drama From Beta Film, Millstreet Films
variety.comHolly Jones Germany’s Beta Film (“Babylon Berlin”) sets its sights on the Croisette for the world premiere of Dutch Royal drama “Máxima,” selected to screen out-of-competition at Canneseries on April 9.
In tow, Delfina Chaves (“The Secret of the Greco Family”), who portrays the titular character in the series that Variety recently likened to Emmy-Award-Winning Netflix Drama “The Crown.” Teased at last month’s London TV Screenings, the six-part drama series unravels the love story between then Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander (Martijn Lakemeier) and his enigmatic Argentine love interest, Máxima, who goes on to become Queen, at his side.
Her future fraught with whispers of her father’s political connection to Argentina’s brutal dictatorship, she’s tasked with circumventing harsh truths to remain faithful to her destiny in the narrative that follows her through her formative years. “You don’t have to know Máxima and the Dutch royal family to enjoy the show.
It’s a great drama, fun to watch and a real highlight of our slate this year, ”Justus Riesenkampff, EVP Nordics & Benelux at Beta Film, told Variety in February.
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