Balanga Secures First International Sales for History Doc ‘Beasts of the Colosseum,’ Ahead of Unifrance Rendez-Vous (EXCLUSIVE)

ZDF/Terra X in Germany, SVT in Sweden and Radio-Canada have acquired the documentary about the Venationes in Ancient Rome, which incorporates historical research with AI-driven reenactments

By Roberto Prieto

Roberto Prieto

Latest

• ‘Anatomy of a Portrait’ Profiles Fernanda Wittgens, Italy’s First Female Museum Director and an Anti-Fascist Activist 5 days ago
• Sundance Prizewinner Blerta Basholli on Kosovar War Drama ‘Dua’: ‘Teenagers Growing Up in Conflict Zones Are No Different From Any of Us’ 3 weeks ago
• Mateo Ybarra’s ‘Small Talk,’ a Locarno Premiere, Takes a Peek Into Switzerland’s Last Remaining Etiquette School for Women 4 weeks ago

International distributor Balanga has announced its first major international sales of its documentary “Beasts of the Colosseum,” produced by Antoine Henriquet’s AH! Production and Jean-Luc Berlot’s Adline for Novo 19 in France, in association with Mediaset in Italy.

ZDF/Terra X in Germany, SVT in Sweden and Radio-Canada have acquired the history documentary, which tells the story of the Venationes in Ancient Rome, extraordinary battles that featured exotic wild beasts instead of gladiators. Using extensive historical research and AI-driven reenactments, the doc describes the intricate system created to capture and transport thousands of animals from across the Roman Empire to fight in the Colosseum games.

Related Stories

Korea Box Office: 'The Odyssey' Overwhelms 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' as Admissions Top 10 Million