German drama series on 2016 Berlin market attack releases first trailer

The short version

• NEUESUPER and Beta Film released the trailer for "Blindspot Berlin," a six-part drama about the failed police operation before the 2016 Christmas market attack.[The Hollywood Reporter]
• The 2016 truck attack on Breitscheidplatz by Anis Amri killed 13 people and injured dozens.[The Hollywood Reporter]
• Producer Simon Amberger stated the production drew from years of research and interviews with investigators, lawyers, and survivors.[The Hollywood Reporter]
• The drama is scheduled to hold its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Key facts

• NEUESUPER and Beta Film released the trailer for "Blindspot Berlin," a six-part television drama depicting police efforts prior to the 2016 Berlin attack.[The Hollywood Reporter]
• The series is scheduled to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival Primetime strand on September 13.[The Hollywood Reporter]
• The December 19, 2016, truck attack carried out by Anis Amri at Breitscheidplatz killed 13 people and injured dozens.[The Hollywood Reporter]
• Producer Simon Amberger stated the show is based on years of research and interviews with survivors, investigators, and lawyers.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Sources

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