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Award-Winning Director Tackles Greek 'The Others'
25 Sep
Summary
- Greek adaptation of Globoplay's 'The Others' is now in production.
- Award-winning director Alexandros Avranas is helming the Greek version.
- The series explores escalating conflict stemming from a teenage sons' fight.
The acclaimed director Alexandros Avranas, known for his Silver Lion win at the Venice Film Festival for "Miss Violence," is directing the Greek adaptation of Globoplay's hit series "The Others." This project is currently in production, following a sales agreement between Alpha TV and Globo. The Brazilian original, created by Lucas Paraizo, centers on two neighboring couples whose conflict intensifies after their teenage sons fight, highlighting the destructive power of poor communication.
Primavisione is producing the Greek version, which stars Maria Nafpliotou and Charis Fragulis. Author Lucas Paraizo visited the set in Greece, expressing his enthusiasm for the adaptation and director Avranas's work. He noted the commonalities between Brazil and Greece that he believes will help the series resonate locally.
This adaptation is a key step in Globo's international formats strategy, demonstrating the global appeal of Brazilian narratives. Angela Colla of Globo highlighted that the story's essence lies in human relationships. Alpha TV's Program Director, Christos Kompos, emphasized their commitment to delivering high-quality drama and sees the partnership with Globo as a creative foundation for a unique production that mirrors societal fractures.
