SVT acquires Queen Silvia rights as ZDF joins La Vida Barcelona

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  SVT has acquired Swedish second-window rights to the royal drama “Queen Silvia,” after its first window on Prime Video.

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  ZDF has joined “La Vida Barcelona” as a co-production partner alongside Beta Film and Millstreet Films.

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  “Queen Silvia” tells the story of Silvia Sommerlath and Swedish Crown Prince Carl Gustaf, whose relationship began at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.

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  “La Vida Barcelona” follows a young Dutch designer sent to Barcelona on a secret mission who becomes drawn into a new job, life and romances.

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  “Queen Silvia” is due to have its world premiere at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.

Who

SVT acquired Swedish second-window rights to “Queen Silvia”; ZDF joined “La Vida Barcelona” as a co-production partner.

What

The deals concern broadcasting rights for “Queen Silvia” and a co-production partnership for “La Vida Barcelona.

When

The deals were reported on October 12, 2026. “Queen Silvia” is due to premiere in Cannes on Tuesday.

Where

Sweden for SVT’s rights to “Queen Silvia”; Barcelona is the setting of “La Vida Barcelona.

Why

SVT said it was pleased to bring “Queen Silvia” to its audience. ZDF said the series has ingredients to reach young audiences in Germany and internationally.

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