Germany / Joyn
Sponsored by German Films.
Meet the creative team behind MaPa, a nugget of comedy-drama about grief and single parenthood in the 21st century. Self-defined as "sad-com", MaPa takes a tender look at an atypical family.
Writer and creator Alexander Lindh, director Jano Ben Chaabane and producer Laura Bull talked to Tasja Abel about the series, its journey and its future.
Let's be honest. Male homo sapiens blowing snotty noses in playgrounds is still a rare species, even in hipster Berlin. And yet, that's exactly the situation Metin finds himself in. After the sudden death of Emma, his girlfriend and the mother of his 6-month-old daughter Lene, Metin hasn't had much time to grieve. The baby demands his attention, 24/7. Metin has always seen himself as the epitome of a 21st-century dad, but now he's in over his head.
Writer: Alexander Lindh
Director: Jano Ben Chaabane
Production: Readymade Films in co-production with Joyn and rbb
Producer: Laura Bull
Broadcaster: Joyn
Distributor: Beta Film
Starring: Max Mauff, Amelie Kiefer, Nicki von Tempelhoff, Lia von Blara, Lina Wendel, Maryam Zaree, Bastian Reiber
Format: 6x30
Release date: 16/04/2020
Contact: Leandra White - Festival Manager, Beta Film
