Israeli series about autistic roommates wins top prize at TV festival in France
'On the Spectrum' is about three 20-somethings with autism living together in an assisted-living apartment
The new Israeli television series “On the Spectrum” won the top prize at the Series Mania Festival in Lille, France.
The show, about three 20-something roommates with autism living together in an assisted-living apartment, was awarded the best series prize on Saturday. It was produced for the YES satellite broadcaster.
The Hebrew-language series will be screened in Israel for the first time on May 22.
It is the ninth year of the festival, which serves as a showcase for international TV professionals.
Last year, YES also won first place at the festival for its court drama “Yes Your Honor,” a legal thriller. Showtime bought the rights to the show.
Last month, the Israeli television series “When Heros Fly” won best series at the first Canneseries festival, a competition aimed at highlighting international television shows.