Award-Winning Novel Becomes "Red Water" Series

The acclaimed Croatian crime drama series, "Red Water," is set to begin shooting in 2027. Based on Jurica Pavičić's bestselling novel, the series has received the 2025 Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award.

The six-hour series centers on a teenage girl's unexplained disappearance from a coastal town, prompting her family to investigate when official channels fail, especially amidst the distracting Yugoslav Wars.

Directed by Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović and written by Ljubica Luković, the drama is produced by Danijel Pek. Beta Film will handle international sales for this co-production with ZDF/Arte and Antitalent.

"Red Water" delves into the complex aftermath of the Yugoslav Wars, exploring social upheaval and individual responsibility within a gripping crime narrative. It promises an authentic portrayal of the region's transition from the final years of Yugoslavia to its present-day landscape.