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Quebec Noir Hits London Screens
18 Feb
Summary
- Northern Traces, a hit Canadian crime drama, is coming to London.
- Beta Film has acquired international distribution rights for the series.
- The show features a Montreal investigator solving murders in a remote town.
A highly successful Canadian crime drama, Northern Traces, is making its international debut in London. The series, which has achieved significant viewership in Canada, will be presented at the London TV Screenings by Beta Film, who acquired the international distribution rights.
Northern Traces, originally titled Alertes: Pelletier in Quebec, follows Sergeant Guillaume Pelletier of Montreal as he investigates a murder in a rural, snow-covered town. He partners with a local officer, Évelyne, to uncover dark secrets, facing a race against time.
This six-part drama hails from Quebec-based Pixcom and is described as a prime example of engaging Canadian storytelling, ushering in a new genre of "Quebec Noir." The production team expressed confidence in Beta Film's ability to replicate its Canadian success internationally. Distributors will have the opportunity to view the series during a special screening event in London.
