Set for release in late 2025 and directed by Pål Øie, the action film brings to life Nordic folklore's most fearsome sea monster.
TrustNordisk’s forthcoming creature feature Kraken, based on the legendary sea monster from Nordic folklore, has inked a pair of pillar distribution deals on the first day of Berlin’s European Film Market. The Norwegian-language action feature has been acquired by Samuel Goldwyn Films for North America and Gussi for Latin America.
Directed by Norwegian filmmaker Pål Øie, known for his action-thriller Tunnel and the horror flick Hidden, Kraken tells the story of a marine biologist who encounters several strange occurrences while researching a fjord, including the brutal deaths of two local teenagers.
“At the bottom of Norway’s deepest fjord rests a mythical monster as large as a mountain, with a myriad of arms ready to crush and devour anything they can grab,” the film’s synopsis reads.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Samuel Goldwyn and Gussi for the release of Kraken in North and Latin America,” said Susan Wendt, managing director of TrustNordisk. “Their expertise in bringing compelling international films to wider audiences makes them the perfect fit for this epic monster story. We can’t wait for viewers to experience the thrilling adventure that awaits.”
Kraken stars Sara Khorami, best known for her role in the Norwegian dramedy Nothing to Laugh About, alongside Mikkel Bratt Silset (Shadow of Victory), Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes (The Tunnel), Steinar Klouman Hallert (Sick of Myself), and young talent Jenny Evensen.
Kaken‘s screenplay was written by Vilde Eide. Sjur Aarthun is the film’s cinematographer and editor. The movie was shot off the coast of Norway last year.
The film is produced by John Einar Hagen and Einar Loftesnes for Nordisk Film Production, in collaboration with Handmade Films in Norwegian Woods, with support from Norwegian Film Institute, Mediefondet Zefyr, Vestnorsk Filmcenter, Business Finland,Turkuu and Tampere, Finland.
International sales are handled by TrustNordisk.