TrustNordisk has signed key deals on Frederik Louis Hviid’s upcoming action feature The Quiet Ones.
The film has sold to the US (Magnolia Pictures), Germany (Plaion) and South Korea (PoongKyong Sori).
Inspired by true events, Hviid’s film is set after the 2008 financial crisis, and follows a group of Danish and European men planning to commit the largest robbery ever on Danish soil.
It is currently in post-production, produced by Kasper Dissing for Zentropa Entertainment, with a script by Anders Frithiof August. Reda Kateb, Gustav Giese and Amanda Collin lead the cast.
Co-producers are Lizette Jonjic and Jean-Christophe Reymond,...
The film has sold to the US (Magnolia Pictures), Germany (Plaion) and South Korea (PoongKyong Sori).
Inspired by true events, Hviid’s film is set after the 2008 financial crisis, and follows a group of Danish and European men planning to commit the largest robbery ever on Danish soil.
It is currently in post-production, produced by Kasper Dissing for Zentropa Entertainment, with a script by Anders Frithiof August. Reda Kateb, Gustav Giese and Amanda Collin lead the cast.
Co-producers are Lizette Jonjic and Jean-Christophe Reymond,...
- 2/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
Bille August, the two-time Palme d’Or-winning director, found his creative match with the former Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II, who reinvented herself as a detail-oriented costume designer on his hit Netflix film “Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction.”
The film, which took a decade to bring to life, is nominated for three Robert Awards, the Danish equivalent to the Oscars. A playful royal scandal set in the early 19th century, “Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction” was penned by Anders August and based on a 1963 novella by Karen Blixen, the Danish baroness who was played by Meryl Streep in “Out of Africa.” The film revolves around Cazotte, a young portrait painter who considers himself an expert on love matters and is challenged by the Grand Duchess to seduce a young woman, as well as help her secure an heir.
Margrethe II, who just stepped down from her throne citing health reasons,...
The film, which took a decade to bring to life, is nominated for three Robert Awards, the Danish equivalent to the Oscars. A playful royal scandal set in the early 19th century, “Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction” was penned by Anders August and based on a 1963 novella by Karen Blixen, the Danish baroness who was played by Meryl Streep in “Out of Africa.” The film revolves around Cazotte, a young portrait painter who considers himself an expert on love matters and is challenged by the Grand Duchess to seduce a young woman, as well as help her secure an heir.
Margrethe II, who just stepped down from her throne citing health reasons,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Prolific Danish writer-director Anders Thomas Jensen (Riders of Justice, Adams Apples, Men & Chicken), is dipping back into his deep well of dark comedy for his upcoming film, Back to Reality.
The film is described as a drama/crime comedy mashup involving a bank robbery, Anker, who gets released after a jail stint for a heist from which the money was never recovered. The only one who knows where the loot is buried is Anker’s brother Manfred, but the shock of his childhood trauma has sent him fleeing to an alter ego who has no recollection of the money. Hoping to unlock Manfred’s memory, the brothers travel to their childhood home and start digging, physically and psychologically. Back to Reality is currently in preproduction and in the final phase of financing.
No cast has been confirmed but Jensen is a frequent collaboration with Danish star Mads Mikkelsen, the...
The film is described as a drama/crime comedy mashup involving a bank robbery, Anker, who gets released after a jail stint for a heist from which the money was never recovered. The only one who knows where the loot is buried is Anker’s brother Manfred, but the shock of his childhood trauma has sent him fleeing to an alter ego who has no recollection of the money. Hoping to unlock Manfred’s memory, the brothers travel to their childhood home and start digging, physically and psychologically. Back to Reality is currently in preproduction and in the final phase of financing.
No cast has been confirmed but Jensen is a frequent collaboration with Danish star Mads Mikkelsen, the...
- 5/19/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Back To Reality’ is a dark comedy from writer-director Anders Thomas Jensen.
TrustNordisk has acquired international sales rights to two upcoming features from Denmark’s Zentropa, including a new film from acclaimed comedy filmmaker Anders Thomas Jensen.
Jensen’s Back To Reality (working title) is a dark comedy, about a bank robber recently released from jail, who must unlock his traumatised brother’s memory to recover stolen loot.
Zentropa is producing the title, which is at script stage with no cast yet attached; Nordisk Film Distribution will release the film in Scandinavia. Producers are Sisse Graum Jorgensen and Sidsel Hybschmann for Zentropa,...
TrustNordisk has acquired international sales rights to two upcoming features from Denmark’s Zentropa, including a new film from acclaimed comedy filmmaker Anders Thomas Jensen.
Jensen’s Back To Reality (working title) is a dark comedy, about a bank robber recently released from jail, who must unlock his traumatised brother’s memory to recover stolen loot.
Zentropa is producing the title, which is at script stage with no cast yet attached; Nordisk Film Distribution will release the film in Scandinavia. Producers are Sisse Graum Jorgensen and Sidsel Hybschmann for Zentropa,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
A new political thriller is in the works. Deadline reports Red Arrow Entertainment Group is teaming up with Scandinavian group Mtg Studios for a new series called Embassy Down.From Anders Frithiof August, the drama follows the consequences of a terrorist attack at the United States embassy in Copenhagen. The series will be filmed predominantly in English and explore "the complex personal relationships between hostage and captor inside the besieged embassy, and the intricate political maneuverings outside."Read More…...
- 12/2/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Scandinavian digital entertainment group Mtg Studios is partnering with Red Arrow International to co-produce international drama series Embassy Down. Created and written by hot Danish scribe Anders Frithiof August (The Legacy, Follow The Money), the eight-part political thriller will be made mainly in English with local languages incorporated. It’s slotted to premiere in the Nordics in 2018 on Mtg's video streaming service Viaplay. Red Arrow is leading the co-financing…...
- 11/30/2016
- Deadline TV
Project comes from Land Of Mine’s producer and writer duo.
Danish director Asger Leth (Man On A Ledge) will direct the timely, politically-minded Us-set drama White Dog, from a story by Land Of Mine writer/director Martin Zandvliet.
Nordisk’s Mikael Rieks, who also produced the likely Oscar-contender Land Of Mine, will produce. Zandvliet co-wrote the script with Anders August.
The film is described as “an eye-level portrait of two skinhead brothers at a point in their lives where their paths are pointed in very different directions.”
The team expects to shoot the film in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
“The film will take place in Pittsburgh, USA, but it is just as easily a portrait of a time where populist politicians everywhere are appealing to the worst in us,” said Asger Leth, whose credits also include Ghosts Of Cite Soleil.
Meanwhile, Zandvliet is currently in pre-production in Japan on his English-language debut The Outsider starring Jared Leto.
“I...
Danish director Asger Leth (Man On A Ledge) will direct the timely, politically-minded Us-set drama White Dog, from a story by Land Of Mine writer/director Martin Zandvliet.
Nordisk’s Mikael Rieks, who also produced the likely Oscar-contender Land Of Mine, will produce. Zandvliet co-wrote the script with Anders August.
The film is described as “an eye-level portrait of two skinhead brothers at a point in their lives where their paths are pointed in very different directions.”
The team expects to shoot the film in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
“The film will take place in Pittsburgh, USA, but it is just as easily a portrait of a time where populist politicians everywhere are appealing to the worst in us,” said Asger Leth, whose credits also include Ghosts Of Cite Soleil.
Meanwhile, Zandvliet is currently in pre-production in Japan on his English-language debut The Outsider starring Jared Leto.
“I...
- 5/13/2016
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Other nominees include A War, The Idealist, Summer of ‘92, Men & Chicken and The Shamer’s Daughter; Summer of ‘92 leads critics’ Bodil nominees.
Toronto hit Land of Mine by Martin Zandvliet leads the nominations for the Danish Film Academy’s Robert Awards, which will be bestowed on Feb 7.
Land of Mine, about German teenagers forced to clear mines from Danish beaches after the Second World War, garnered 14 nominations.
Other nominees include Tobias Lindholm’s Oscar-shortlisted A War, Christina Rosendahl’s The Idealist, Kasper Barfoed’s Summer of ’92, Anders Thomas Jensen’s Men & Chicken as well as Kenneth Kainz’ The Shamer’s Daughter.
The nominees for best feature film are The Idealist, Land of Mine, Men & Chicken, Summer of ’92 and A War.
The best director race includes Rosendahl, Zandvliet, Lindholm, Michael Noer for Key House Mirror and newcomer May el-Toukhy for Long Story Short.
Best Original Screenplay nominees are Summer of ‘92 (Anders August & Kasper Barfoed); Men & Chicken (Anders Thomas Jensen); Land...
Toronto hit Land of Mine by Martin Zandvliet leads the nominations for the Danish Film Academy’s Robert Awards, which will be bestowed on Feb 7.
Land of Mine, about German teenagers forced to clear mines from Danish beaches after the Second World War, garnered 14 nominations.
Other nominees include Tobias Lindholm’s Oscar-shortlisted A War, Christina Rosendahl’s The Idealist, Kasper Barfoed’s Summer of ’92, Anders Thomas Jensen’s Men & Chicken as well as Kenneth Kainz’ The Shamer’s Daughter.
The nominees for best feature film are The Idealist, Land of Mine, Men & Chicken, Summer of ’92 and A War.
The best director race includes Rosendahl, Zandvliet, Lindholm, Michael Noer for Key House Mirror and newcomer May el-Toukhy for Long Story Short.
Best Original Screenplay nominees are Summer of ‘92 (Anders August & Kasper Barfoed); Men & Chicken (Anders Thomas Jensen); Land...
- 1/12/2016
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Kaspar Barfoed will direct the story of the underdog Danish football team that became Euro 1992 champions.
Ulrich Thomsen is set to star as Danish national football team coach Richard Moller Nielsen in Summer of ’92.
Kris Thykier’s London-based PeaPie Films and Meta Louise Foldager’s Copenhagen-based Meta Film are producing.
HanWay handles international sales excluding Scandinavia.
Kasper Barfoed will direct the story based on a script he wrote alongside Anders Frithiof August. The film tells the story of the underdog Danish national football team thatbecame the surprise Euro 1992 champions.
“I am extremely pleased that we have Ulrich Thomsen in the role of Richard Møller Nielsen,” said Barfoed. “Ulrich is one of the best actors we’ve ever had in Denmark and this role will show sides of him we have not seen before.
“Richard Moller contained warmth, humour, ambition and single-mindedness, and it takes a brave actor to embrace this role. I am also...
Ulrich Thomsen is set to star as Danish national football team coach Richard Moller Nielsen in Summer of ’92.
Kris Thykier’s London-based PeaPie Films and Meta Louise Foldager’s Copenhagen-based Meta Film are producing.
HanWay handles international sales excluding Scandinavia.
Kasper Barfoed will direct the story based on a script he wrote alongside Anders Frithiof August. The film tells the story of the underdog Danish national football team thatbecame the surprise Euro 1992 champions.
“I am extremely pleased that we have Ulrich Thomsen in the role of Richard Møller Nielsen,” said Barfoed. “Ulrich is one of the best actors we’ve ever had in Denmark and this role will show sides of him we have not seen before.
“Richard Moller contained warmth, humour, ambition and single-mindedness, and it takes a brave actor to embrace this role. I am also...
- 5/15/2014
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Award-winning Danish director behind R and Nordvest to set new feature around a love story at an old people’s home.
Danish director Michael Noer, who set R in a prison and Nordvest in the criminal underworld, has chosen an old people’s home for the setting of his new feature Key House Mirror (Nøgle Hus Spejl).
The film will shoot from late next month for Nordisk Film Production and is being lined up to premiere in 2015.
Ghita Nørby – the grand lady of Danish film and stage – will star as a 76-year-old woman who moves into the home with her sick husband, only to meet the love of her life played by 80-year-old Swedish actor Sven Wollter.
Noer came up with the story for Danish writer Anders Frithiof August to script, and the Danish Film Institute has contributed $1.4m (Dkk 7.5m) for the Tomas Radoor and René Ezra production for Nordisk in collaboration with Danish pubcaster Dr TV.
“I...
Danish director Michael Noer, who set R in a prison and Nordvest in the criminal underworld, has chosen an old people’s home for the setting of his new feature Key House Mirror (Nøgle Hus Spejl).
The film will shoot from late next month for Nordisk Film Production and is being lined up to premiere in 2015.
Ghita Nørby – the grand lady of Danish film and stage – will star as a 76-year-old woman who moves into the home with her sick husband, only to meet the love of her life played by 80-year-old Swedish actor Sven Wollter.
Noer came up with the story for Danish writer Anders Frithiof August to script, and the Danish Film Institute has contributed $1.4m (Dkk 7.5m) for the Tomas Radoor and René Ezra production for Nordisk in collaboration with Danish pubcaster Dr TV.
“I...
- 3/17/2014
- by jornrossing@aol.com (Jorn Rossing Jensen)
- ScreenDaily
London – Producer Kris Thykier, whose credits include Kick-Ass and Madonna's W.E., has united with Melancholia producer Meta Foldager, to bring the story of the Danish victory at the 1992 UEFA European soccer championships to the big screen. Thykier's Peapie Films is partnering with Denmark's Meta Films to produce the movie written by Anders August (Applause) for director Kasper Barfoed (The Candidate). August's script details the story of the Danish football squad and how an underdog team who had failed to even qualify for the tournament, went on to win against all odds after replacing war torn Yugoslavia in
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- 9/4/2012
- by Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Superclasico
Directed by Ole Christian Madsen
Screenplay by Ole Christian Madsen and Anders Frithiof August
2011, Denmark
Festival favourite Ole Christian Madsen (Flame and Citroen) returns to the Toronto International Film festival with Superclasico : a measured, fun, and thoughtful comedy-drama crowd-pleaser which suggests that divorce doesn’t always signal just the end of a doomed relationship, but also some possible benefits. Part of the Contemporary World Cinema programme, Madsen’s Danish comedy finds Christian (as played by Anders W. Berthelsen from Italian for Beginners) making the high stakes trek from Copenhagen to Bueno Aires with his son Oscar to try and win back his mercurial and career-driven wife Anna (Paprika Steen from 1998′s The Celebration) who has recently served him papers and ran off to be with an infamous and successful footballer Juan Diaz (Sebastian Estevanez). Jamie Morton plays their silent and sullen, Kierkegard-reading son Oscar stuck in the middle...
Directed by Ole Christian Madsen
Screenplay by Ole Christian Madsen and Anders Frithiof August
2011, Denmark
Festival favourite Ole Christian Madsen (Flame and Citroen) returns to the Toronto International Film festival with Superclasico : a measured, fun, and thoughtful comedy-drama crowd-pleaser which suggests that divorce doesn’t always signal just the end of a doomed relationship, but also some possible benefits. Part of the Contemporary World Cinema programme, Madsen’s Danish comedy finds Christian (as played by Anders W. Berthelsen from Italian for Beginners) making the high stakes trek from Copenhagen to Bueno Aires with his son Oscar to try and win back his mercurial and career-driven wife Anna (Paprika Steen from 1998′s The Celebration) who has recently served him papers and ran off to be with an infamous and successful footballer Juan Diaz (Sebastian Estevanez). Jamie Morton plays their silent and sullen, Kierkegard-reading son Oscar stuck in the middle...
- 9/25/2011
- by Gregory Ashman
- SoundOnSight
Reviewed by Amy R. Handler
(January 2011)
Directed by: Martin Zandvliet
Written by: Martin Zandvliet and Anders Frithiof August
Starring: Paprika Steen, Michael Falch, Sara-Marie Maltha, Shanti Roni, Otto Leonardo Steen Rieks and Noel Koch-Søfeldt
Many filmmakers have explored the inner world of performers, but few do it as masterfully as Danish director Martin Zandvliet (“Angels of Brooklyn”). With actress extraordinaire Paprika Steen (“Okay”) in the lead, his newest feat “Applause” is nothing short of remarkable.
Writing his story from the perspective of Thea Barfoed (Steen), a divorced actress and recovering alcoholic, Zandvliet interweaves scenes of Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” into his narrative. Fascinating and at the same time disorienting, this seesawing between Thea’s stage role and the reality of her life offers the viewer an unobstructed lens into Thea’s psyche.
In both stories, Thea lives inside the hell of a crumbled marriage, and...
(January 2011)
Directed by: Martin Zandvliet
Written by: Martin Zandvliet and Anders Frithiof August
Starring: Paprika Steen, Michael Falch, Sara-Marie Maltha, Shanti Roni, Otto Leonardo Steen Rieks and Noel Koch-Søfeldt
Many filmmakers have explored the inner world of performers, but few do it as masterfully as Danish director Martin Zandvliet (“Angels of Brooklyn”). With actress extraordinaire Paprika Steen (“Okay”) in the lead, his newest feat “Applause” is nothing short of remarkable.
Writing his story from the perspective of Thea Barfoed (Steen), a divorced actress and recovering alcoholic, Zandvliet interweaves scenes of Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” into his narrative. Fascinating and at the same time disorienting, this seesawing between Thea’s stage role and the reality of her life offers the viewer an unobstructed lens into Thea’s psyche.
In both stories, Thea lives inside the hell of a crumbled marriage, and...
- 1/20/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
The 12th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival by Mami (Mumbai Academy of Moving Image) is scheduled to take place from Oct 21 to Oct 28 in Mumbai. Following is the complete list of all the films that are going to be premiered for the first time ever at the festival: 1. The Way Home - Biju Kumar World Premiere Synopsis - The plot revolves around a doctor with a haunting past. Now working at a Prison Hospital, the Doctor is assigned the case of a woman a surviving member from a notorious terrorist group. .Before dying she entrusts him to find her five-year-old son and unite him with his father who is the head of terrorist group. Finding the boy from a village the Doctor and child set out on a journey to find his father. The journey is happening through the contemporary and mysterious path of the terrorist network in the vast country with many incidents.
- 10/15/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The 12th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival by Mami (Mumbai Academy of Moving Image) is scheduled to take place from Oct 21 to Oct 28 in Mumbai. Following is the complete list of all the films that are going to be premiered for the first time ever at the festival: 1. The Way Home - Biju Kumar World Premiere Synopsis - The plot revolves around a doctor with a haunting past. Now working at a Prison Hospital, the Doctor is assigned the case of a woman a surviving member from a notorious terrorist group. .Before dying she entrusts him to find her five-year-old son and unite him with his father who is the head of terrorist group. Finding the boy from a village the Doctor and child set out on a journey to find his father. The journey is happening through the contemporary and mysterious path of the terrorist network in the vast country with many incidents.
- 10/15/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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