In the wake of a hectic AFM, TrustNordisk has closed a number of territories on the upcoming fantasy/adventure film THE SHAMER´S DAUGHTER.
The film, which is currently in post-production, has been sold to Middle East (Gulf Film), Russia/CIS, (Daro Film Distribution), Estonia (EstinFilm), Former Yugoslavia (Cinemania Group), Thailand (Sahamongkolfilm International Co. Ltd.) and Malaysia, Brunei and Vietnam (Rain Film).
“We are thrilled about the huge interest in THE SHAMER´S DAUGHTER at AFM. This once again consolidates that Scandinavian genre films are in very high demand among international distributors at the moment”, says Rikke Ennis, CEO at TrustNordisk.
Based on the book by Lene Kaaberbøl, whose books have been published in more than 25 countries, THE SHAMER´S DAUGHTER tells a strong tale of greed and betrayal set in a fantastical world of dragons and supernatural powers.
Starring an all-star Scandinavian cast led by Peter Plaugborg (THE KEEPER OF LOST CAUSES, 2012; SUBMARINO, 2010), Jakob Oftebro (KON-TIKI, 2012; IN ORDER OF DISAPPEARANCE, 2014), Søren Malling (A HIJACKING, 2012; BORGEN 2010-2013), Maria Bonnevie (A SECOND CHANCE, 2014), Stina Ekblad (A RATIONAL SOLUTION, 2009; LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED, 2012) and Allan Hyde (TRUE BLOOD, 2009-2012), THE SHAMER´S DAUGHTER is directed by Kenneth Kainz (PURE HEARTS, 2006) with screenplay by Academy Award®-winner Anders Thomas Jensen (IN A BETTER WORLD, 2010).
The Shamer´s daughter, Dina, has unwillingly inherited her mother´s supernatural ability. She can look straight into the soul of other people, making them feel ashamed of themselves. When the sole heir to the throne is wrongfully accused of the horrible murders of his family, Dina´s mother is lured to Dunark under false pretenses to make him confess. Neglecting to use her ability for the wrong purposes, she is taken prisoner. It is now up to Dina to uncover the truth of the murders, but soon she finds herself whirled into a dangerous power struggle with her own life at risk.
THE SHAMER´S DAUGHTER is produced by Nina Lyng and Eva Juel Hammerich from Nepenthe Film in co-production with Nordisk Film Distribution, Storm Films, Filmlance, True North, Sirena Film with support from The Danish Film Institute, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, NFI, EURIMAGES, Czech Republic State Cinematography Fund and Denmark´s Radio in co-operation with EU Media Programme.
Domestic release is set for spring 2015 through Nordisk Film Distribution.
TrustNordisk handles international sales.
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