'Capitani': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the Luxembourg crime series on Netflix
Season 1 of 'Capitani' made its debut on October 1, 2019, in Luxembourg. When it was aired on RTL, it became a huge hit with 1.5 million views. The crime series is now set to make its global release on Netflix this February. Director Christophe Wagner, said, "We can say that it was really my day" when the series was said to be made available for streaming on the giant platform. "How not to be proud to see ‘Capitani’ on such a platform! When you see where we started from, with the creation of this first dramatic series shot in Luxembourg in Luxembourgish," he added.
Claude Waringo, co-producer of the series, traveled to Amsterdam to meet Netflix's chief buyer. “They took a look and decided that what we were offering apparently had enough qualities to join the big Netflix family," said Waringo. "When they said yes, it was a very strong emotional moment. I've been a producer for 30 years. I have accompanied films like “La Promesse” by the Dardenne brothers or “Une Liaison pornographique” by Frédéric Fonteyne in festivals like Cannes or Venice. But on a personal level, this announcement is the greatest moment of my career. We owe everything to the qualities of this series. I have the impression that I have helped Luxembourg cinema to move forward."
The entire series is filmed in Luxembourgish and follows the story of Luc Capitani, a policeman. Although the story is local, Kai Finke, Netflix’s director of acquisitions and co-productions said that the series will "resonate with an international audience as well. Great stories can really take place anywhere and I am delighted that our subscribers will soon be able to discover, for the very first time, a successful crime series made in Luxembourg!”
Season 2 of the series will start shooting in March 2021 for 12 weeks revealed Delano. Unlike Season 1 that was filmed in the north of the grand duchy, the second season will be filmed in Luxembourg City. It will release on RTL in February 2022. Here is all you need to know about the 'Capitani' Season 1 Netflix drop.
Release date
'Capitani' Season 1 will release on February 11, 2021.
Plot
The official synopsis of 'Capitani' Season 1 reads, "In a Luxembourg village where everyone is keeping secrets, gruff police inspector Luc Capitani investigates the suspicious death of a 15-year-old girl."
Cast
Luc Schiltz as Luc Capitani
Schiltz is known for his roles as Médecin hôpital in 'The Brand New Testament' (2015), Isaac in 'Skin Walker' (2019) and Jules in 'Eng nei Zäit' (2015). His recent works include 'Invisible Sue' (2018), 'Unit 42' (2019), 'De Buttek' (2019) and 'Cellule de crise' (2020). He has a release titled 'Les Intranquilles' (2021) in post-production and was also part of the produciton 'Hytte' in 2021.
Sophie Mousel as Elsa Ley
Mousel is known for her roles as Rose in 'Skin Walker' (2019), Hélène Lamberti in 'City Hunter' (2018) and her works in 'Blood Craft' (2019). Her other roles include 'Rock 'n Roll' (2017), 'Zëmmer Ze Verlounen' (2018), 'De Buttek' (2019) and 'Love Bug' (2020). She has a production titled 'April Skies' (2021) in post-production.
The rest of the cast includes Claude De Demo as Tessy Kinsch, Joe Dennenwald as Joe Mores, Konstantin Rommelfangen as Steve Weis, Jules Werner as Mick Engel, Jil Devresse as Jenny Engel, Julie Kieffer as Manon Boever, Brigitte Urhausen as Carla Pereira and many more.
Creators
The series is directed by Christophe Wagner with Thierry Faber, Eric Lamhene and Wagner serving as writers. Brigitte Kerger-Santos serves as line producer, Bernard Michaux and Jani Thiltges serve as associate producers, Christophe Goossens and Patrick Quinet serve as co-producers and Claude Waringo serves as producer. The series music is by David Sinclair and the cinematography is by Jako Raybaut.
Trailer
Where to watch
Catch 'Capitani' Season 1 on February 11, 2021, on Netflix.
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