Trustnordisk is excited to share that THE ARCTIC CONVOY by Henrik M. Dahlsbakken has been selected in the Limelight section of Rotterdam International Film Festival, where it will celebrate its international premiere.
Copenhagen, 19 December 2023 – THE ARCTIC CONVOY, directed by Henrik M. Dahlsbakken, will celebrate its international premiere at Rotterdam International Film Festival. The captivating large scale action drama, inspired by true events, is set during the crucial stages of WW2 that took place in the freezing arctic sea.
Sells to the U.S and worldwide
THE ARCTIC CONVOY has been sold worldwide including the U.S. where Magnolia pictures has acuired the rights. The feature has not only been met with great interest from the U.S. but worldwide with sales to several European and Asian countries. The sales in Europe includes Germany (Plaion), Poland (Monolith Films), Spain (Alfa Pictures) and Czech Republic (Media Squad). For the sales in Asia South Korea (PoongKyung) and India (Impact Films) has bought the film.
Director Henrik M. Dahlsbakken l comment on the selection
"Past opening Rotterdam with "Munch" in January, it is fantastic to be back with THE ARCTIC CONVOY already the year after. The response from the festival is overwhelming, and im very thrilled to present THE ARCTIC CONVOY for the excited audience in Rotterdam with the rest of FanteFilm"
Synopsis
In 1942, Hitler's war machine seems unstoppable. The Germans invade the Soviet Union and the situation looks dire. To prevent further losses, the Allies are forced to help. Convoys of civilian cargo ships filled to the brim with war material begins the perilous journey to Murmansk and Arkhangelsk.
Ships set off on a deadly journey for the onboard. Caught at sea without defense or war experience, civilian sailors come face to face with the German superior force in the brutal arctic sea. Now courage becomes their only lifeline!
THE ARCTIC CONVOY is directed by Henrik M. Dahlsbakken and written by Christian Sibenherz, Harald Rosenløw Eeg & Lars Gudmestad. The film is produced by Martin Sundland, Catrin Gundersen & Thea Benedikte Karlsen for Fantefilm Fiksjon, with support from the Norwegian Film Institute, in collaboration with Film In Väst and FilmInvest. Domestic distribution by Nordisk Film. International sales handled by TrustNordisk.
THE ARCTIC CONVOY is set to locally release on 25 December 2023.
Watch the trailer here!