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Witness Three Generations Unite And The Chaos That Ensues In The Privé Premiere Of ‘Frankie’ On &PrivéHD
A seemingly perfect family portrait is seldom the actual reality. There are always a few cracks to be fixed. That’s what happens when three generations unite for a life-changing family trip. A story that most would relate to, &PrivéHD brings to you the Privé Premiere of the heart-warming family drama ‘Frankie’ this Saturday, September 12 at 1 PM and 9 PM. Having premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, the immaculately crafted family saga is directed by Ira Sachs and stars Academy Award nominees Isabelle Huppert and Greg Kinnear, Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei (Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Jérémie Renier among others.
The film opens with a family of nine summoned by their matriarch, Frankie, in an idyllic locale of Sintra, Portugal for what’s supposed to be her one last family vacation. In this fairy tale setting, husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and lovers, stirred by their romantic impulses — discover the cracks between them, as well as unexpected depth of feeling. A touted actress, Frankie, who is almost on her deathbed, has great plans before she moves on to the next chapter of her life – marrying her son Paul to an American hairstylist she befriended, Ilene. However, life takes its own course and she is forced to come to terms with family dynamics, emotions and all that life unfolds on the summertime trip.
In her attempt to bid adieu to her loved ones, the getaway surprisingly unfolds many layers to each of the nine-member crew as they tie some loose ends in their respective relationships. Can a life-altering trip really become the glue that binds three generations together?
A story of familial bonds and relationships, witness the Privé Premiere of ‘Frankie’ this Saturday, September 12 at 1 PM and 9 PM only on &PrivéHD
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ZEE5 UK partners Narrative Entertainment to add UK channels
Six FAST channels added as platform sharpens hybrid play in Britain
LONDON: ZEE5 UK struck a first-of-its-kind deal with Narrative Entertainment, bringing mainstream UK television channels onto an Indian streaming platform as it pushes to deepen its footprint in a crowded, mature market.
The partnership adds six of Narrative’s FAST channels to the service, including Great! Movies, Great! Romance, Great! Mystery and kids brands POP, Tiny Pop and POP UP, widening ZEE5 UK’s appeal across genres and age groups.
The move reflects a clear shift in strategy. ZEE5 UK is betting on a hybrid model that blends on-demand content with curated, always-on channels to drive discovery and increase time spent on the platform.
“This partnership represents a meaningful evolution in how we serve audiences in mature markets like the UK, where viewers are defined by habits, convenience and choice rather than geography or language alone,” said Parul Goel, territory head, Europe, Zee Entertainment. “By bringing trusted mainstream UK channels together with our premium originals, movies and kids’ content, we are building a more consumer-centric platform that simplifies viewing while increasing depth and relevance.”
Fateha Begum, commercial director, Narrative Entertainment, said the tie-up would fuel growth for both sides. “Our portfolio of quality programming, with such wide and enduring appeal, is a perfect complement to ZEE5 UK. This is a strong partnership that will support growth for both parties, and we share Zee Entertainment’s vision of an increasingly partnership-led future for the industry.”
ZEE5’s global library spans over 4,000 films and more than 500 originals, with over 130 new titles added annually. The addition of Narrative’s channels strengthens its kids offering and introduces genre-led linear experiences alongside its on-demand catalogue.
The deal also gives Narrative access to ZEE5 UK’s fast-growing user base, extending reach without diluting brand identity, while reinforcing ZEE5 UK’s network of more than 40 live channels.
As streaming wars intensify, ZEE5 UK is widening its playbook, blending content, convenience and partnerships in a bid to win screen time in one of the world’s toughest markets.
