Dresden in film fever: Filming for the ZDF series Droneland has started!

Dresden in film fever: Filming for the ZDF series Droneland has started!

Dresden is currently a real hotspot for film fans and the curious. The reason is the ongoing filming of the new ZDF series “Droneland”, which is based on the award-worthy novel “Droneland” by Tom Hillenbrand based. On Tuesday, Martin-Luther-Straße in the Neustadt was closed for a short time while the technology ran at full speed in front of the impressive backdrop of the Semperoper. The work is scheduled to continue in the historic old town on Wednesday.

The focus of interest is on the main actors Oliver Masucci and Sophie Mousel, who embody the investigator duo Aart Westerfeld and Nina Bittman. Together they have to uncover a murder case of an EU representative - an exciting story that takes place in 2040 and critically examines the complex issues of drone use and artificial intelligence in the European Union. Other roles include well-known faces such as Sibel Kekilli and Gijs Naber Day24 reported.

An international project

“Droneland” is being realized as an international series project involving partners from four European countries: Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Poland. The series is produced under the banner of the Iris Group from Luxembourg, supported by Christian Alvart and his company Syrreal Cats. Overall, production is scheduled to last until early August 2025, and a broadcast date has not yet been set Small talk entertainment supplemented.

The script comes from, among others, Nicolas Steil, who also acts as showrunner. Together with the directors Max Counte and Félix Koch, an ambitious project is being created that is sure to make waves.

A look into the future

The issue surrounding the influence of technology on daily life is more relevant than ever. In “Droneland,” the investigative team not only has to solve a murder, but also comes across a dangerous tech conspiracy that could shake Europe to its foundations. This tension not only promises exciting entertainment, but also encourages us to think about our own lives in a world dominated by technology.

For anyone who followed the filming or just wants to take a look at the impressive film sets: It will be worth keeping your eyes open, because the city of Dresden will become a melting pot for film and creative ideas until August 2025.