Putain Sells into Spain & Portugal

The Belgian production company Panenka has sold its drama Putain to Filmin in Spain and Portugal.

The series, created by Frederik Daem and Gorik Van Oudheusden (Zwangere Guy), follows the life of Brussels-based Gigi and his friends. When Gigi discovers that his mother is once again dating her ex—who was not only her former love but also a past partner in drug addiction—he presents her with an ultimatum: her son or her lover.

When his mother refuses to answer, Gigi decides to leave home. Relying on his friends, he embarks on an unexpected new chapter in his life.

The series features a mix of rising Brussels talent and established actors, including Liam Jacqmin, Liesa Van der Aa (The Day), Felix Heremans (Venice contender Holly), Hind, Victoria Djamusala, Laura Darnovsky, Roda Fawaz (1985) and Pierre Boeraeve.

Putain is produced by Panenka for Streamz, with support from the Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF) of the Flemish Minister for Media. The series also received support from the economic fund Screen Flanders, Screen Brussels and the Belgian Tax Shelter program of the Federal Government.

“We’re so proud that Filmin will bring this captivating series to Spanish and Portuguese audiences this fall,” said Jaume Ripoll Vaker, CCO and co-founder of Filmin. “The cinematography, the music, the themes of family relations and growing up in a city… it all resonated deeply with us too.”

Kristoffel Mertens, producer at Panenka, commented, “Following a successful launch in Belgium and Netherlands, I look forward to Putain finding its way to Spain, Portugal and other territories we’re currently in talks with. The team is incredibly happy that the series will now further travel internationally and will continue to move audiences outside abroad.”

“The series was an instant phenomenon upon its national release, becoming ‘the talk of the town’ in Belgium,” noted Bart De Groote, CEO of Streamz. “It achieved the best opening weekend for a Streamz original in 2024 and received outstanding reviews across Belgian media, consistently earning top ratings. We’re looking forward to what the series will accomplish next.”