It centers around a king with a dark past, and a warrior with a secret of her own. Fuimos canciones. In a move that extends its already significant involvement with Spain’s TV fiction production sector, Germany-based TV distributor-producer Beta Film is co-producing two of the most awaited local TV primetime series in Spain this year: Epic drama “Morocco – Love in Times of War,” and Galicia-set drug trade skein “Farinia -Snow on the Atlantic,” both produced by Spanish broadcast network Atresmedia and Bambú Producciones. “After the international success of ‘Grand Hotel’ and ‘Velvet,’ we at Atresmedia are very proud of this agreement with Beta Film for these projects. The idea for it was originally inspired by a nightclub in southern France where refugees gathered. The series depicts the dramatic transformation of simple but sly fisherman Sito into the prosperous, blood-stained, cocaine smuggler he became by providing South American cocaine czars with the much desired entry point to Europe for their packets of white powder which resembled in appearance, the locally produced flour. If you loved Narcos, this is your new obsession. Based on the life of Celia Cruz, the renowned Cuban salsa singer, this telenovela is filled with the Queen of Guarachera's most beloved songs. The extra “Moroccans” seen in the background of the film are dressed in Egyptian clothing. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. One of the quotable lines from the film; “What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?” “…. Here are our picks for the best historical dramas on Netflix. Directed by Juana Macías, starring María Valverde and Álex González. The show portrays their struggle to maintain their power. Loosely based on Huang Quan, a novel by Tianxia Guiyuan, this series takes place in ancient China. Based on short stories by Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov, this comedy-drama follows the journey of a doctor upon his arrival in Russia during the revolution. Here are our picks for the best historical dramas on Netflix. Log in. The Post Office Girl by Stefan Zweig . With Amaia Salamanca, Álex García, Verónica Sánchez, Álex Gadea. Several newly trained nurses, daughters of privilege, joi… German TV distributor-producer aims to present both Spanish TV primetime dramas at October's Mipcom. Spanning a popular period piece set against the backdrop of war-torn Morocco in the 1920s, to a telenovela based on the life of a famous salsa singer set in 1950s Cuba, there are plenty of watch list–worthy series to stream once you've finished The Crown. The Spanish Queen wants to boost morale and to create positive public relations for the Spanish monarch and government. Set to begin shooting in spring, and expected to be delivered later this year, both series will be presented by Beta to international markets at Mipcom in October. Occurring during the Rif War, the series revolves around a group of nurses from Madrid, Spain who are sent to Morocco by Queen Victoria Eugenia to open a hospital in the war torn region of North Africa. By using MyDomaine, you accept our. We went in search of other historical dramas to binge-watch on Netflix, and trust us—there's some good ones. Morocco (Love in Times of War) This show proves that you don’t need to make TV in English for it to be riveting. Morocco – Love in Times of War Based on true events and characters. See Natalie Dormer before her Game of Thrones days, starring as Anne Boelyn. There was no such thing as letters of transit. Like Beloved, this novel also takes place after the end of a war, in this case the first world war. Morocco: Love in Times of War. Based on a book by writer-journalist Nacho Carretero, “Farinia” is set in the ’90s, in the region of Galicia, on the northwestern Spanish Atlantic Coast. Spanning a popular period piece set against the backdrop of war-torn Morocco in the 1920s, to a telenovela based on the life of a famous salsa singer set in 1950s Cuba, there are plenty of watch list–worthy series to stream once you've finished The Crown. The deal marks the next stage in a long-standing partnership between Jan Mojto’s Beta and DeaPlaneta-controlled Atresmedia, building on previous Bambú drama productions such as Beta-sold “Velvet” (pictured) and “Grand Hotel,” acquired in more than 100 territories around the globe, with multiple remakes. No flag like this was ever used in Morocco. A film that depicts bonds of soldiers among their troops truly. It centers around a newly qualified midwife making her way in London's impoverished East End neighborhood. Although the series had a short two-season run, this historical drama about the adventures of young explorer Marco Polo is well worth a watch. Morocco: Love in Times of War is a must watch for any Netflix subscriber who enjoys a history, war and drama in a television series. In his high-pressure job at a Madison Avenue advertising firm, Don Draper stands out among his colleagues as the best in the business while he balances his career with his fatherly duties. 6. With Amaia Salamanca, Álex García, Verónica Sánchez, Álex Gadea. Set during the Trojan War, this miniseries is rife with political and romantic drama as Paris and Helen's love affair takes down a powerful city. “Love in Times of War” is set in 1921 in Spanish Morocco where a group of young, upper-class … 2017 TV-MA 1 Season Period Pieces. Based on Elísabet Benavent's bestselling novel series "Canciones y recuerdos." During the Rif War, a group of all-female nurses from well-to-do families move from Spain to Morocco to help treat the wounded. It takes place in Mongolia in the late 1200s. It's set in Korea in the early 1900s. In the beginning of the film there is a French tricolor (flag) with crescent and star in the middle waving over the police office. This popular BBC-produced drama takes place in London in the 1950's. The series Morocco: Love In Times of War also known as Tiempos de Guerra which translates directly to Times of War is a Netflix Original only in the sense it’s distributed by Netflix outside of Spain. 36 Family-Friendly Movies That Are Anything but Boring, The 18 Best French Films to Watch When You'd Rather Be in France, The 30 Best Documentaries on Amazon Prime Will Change Your Life, 10 of the Best History Documentaries on Netflix, The 22 Best Amazon Prime Shows to Binge-Watch Now, The Best Shows on Netflix When All You Want to Do Is Hibernate, 30 Feel-Good Movies on Netflix Right Now That'll Make You Smile, 50 Essential Books to Add to Your Literary Bucket List, Critics Agree—These Movies and TV Shows Are Actually Worth Your Time This Month, The 20 Best Comedies to Stream on Hulu Now, Beyond Harry Potter—16 of the Best Fantasy Book Series, 20 Page-Turning Spy Novels to Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat, We Dare You to Watch These 20 Best Psychological Thrillers on Netflix, These Black-and-White Movies Are Just As Entertaining as Today's Films, MyDomaine uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. There was never a Rick's Cafe in Casablanca. Many were en route to Casablanca and elsewhere. It takes place in the United States in the late 1770s, early 1780s, and it's truly fascinating. The Moroccan flag at the time of the protectorate is the same as it is today; a red background with a green, five pointed star in the middle. This series takes place in Morocco in the 1920s. The series takes you back to the 1920’s during the Rif War where Spain had to defend Morocco from the Berber tribes of Rif. If you're new to the series, it's set in England in the early 1500s. Red Cross nurses are sent there to care for the injured soldiers. 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