New projects from TrustNordisk, presented for the first time here in Cannes at closed promo-screenings, have been snatched by several distributors.
Nikolaj Arce´s epic drama, starring Mads Mikkelsen and Alicia Vikander, A ROYAL AFFAIR has been picked up by Golem (SPAIN), Metrodome (UK), MFA (Germany), Ascot Elite (Switzerland), Aero Films (Czech Rep.) and Best Film (Poland). A ROYAL AFFAIR is produced by Zentropa.
Petter Næss´ COMRADE, which stars Rupert Grint amongst others, has been acquired by Metrodome (UK), Kino Swiat (Poland), Vendetta (Australia). COMRADE is produced by Zentropa Norway.
Also, Lars von Trier´s and Martin Scorsese´s collaborative project THE FIVE OBSTRUCTIONS, TRIER VS. SCORSESE has been purchased by Kino Swiat (Poland), Independenta Film (Romania) and Aero Films (Czech Rep. and Slovak Rep). THE FIVE OBSTRUCTIONS, TRIER VS. SCORSESE is produced by Zentropa.
CEO Rikke Ennis: “Our presale slate has never been stronger and this shows on the sales. The interest has been overwhelming.”