Berlin, 1 October 2021 – On October 1, the six-part documentary series COLONIA DIGNIDAD. EINE DEUTSCHE SEKTE IN CHILE, a co-production of LOOKSfilm, Netflix, WDR, SWR, ARTE, Canal 13, and Surreal Films will launch on Netflix.
The series tells the story of the German sect Colonia Dignidad from the perspective of the people who lived in it, supported it or fought against it. It is based on exclusive archive material shown for the first time and was nominated for the Grimme Award in the category "Information & Culture".
Raue comprehensively advised LOOKSfilm on copyright and personal rights issues in connection with the filming of the contemporary historical material.
LOOKSfilm has been developing, producing and distributing award-winning series, documentaries and feature films for the international market for more than 25 years. Customers include well-known VoD platforms and broadcasters worldwide.
Advisor to Looks Film & TV Produktionen GmbH:
Raue, Berlin: Prof. Dr. Jan Hegemann (Partner, Media), Dr. Anna-Sophie Hollenders (Associate Partner, Media)