The acclaimed Italian television drama series “La Storia” has signed agreements to expand its international distribution significantly. Based on Elsa Morante’s landmark 1974 novel, the World War II series is streamlining in North America through U.S. and Canadian distribution with MHz Choice. Dual deals in Israel with YES and HOT networks were also reached. Earlier partnerships were made with several Nordic broadcasters. Beta Film handles global distribution for the series.
The series tells the story of Ida Ramundo, a Jewish widow living in Rome during and after World War II with her two sons. Actress Jasmine Trinca stars as Ida. An ensemble cast of renowned Italian performers bring the production to life, including Asia Argento, Elio Germano, and Valerio Mastandrea.
Director Francesca Archibugi adapted the screenplay from the novel along with writers Francesco Piccolo, Giulia Calenda, and Ilaria Macchia. Picomedia and Thalie Images produce the series in partnership with broadcasters RAI Fiction and Beta.
When it premiered at the Rome Film Festival, critics praised the adaptation. In Italy, the first episode captured 24% of viewers on RAI’s main channel, demonstrating the drama’s popularity at home. With strong domestic reception and widespread worldwide distribution now in place, “La Storia” appears poised to achieve significant global success matching the influential novel’s impact.
