TrustNordisk has sold Swedish director Magnus von Horn´s debut feature THE HERE AFTER to United Kingdom (Soda Pictures) and Korea (Atnine Film Co. Ltd.) with more territories currently in negotiation.
In France the distribution is being handled by Nour Films. THE HERE AFTER was selected for the Directors´ Fortnight section at this year´s Cannes International Film festival where it celebrated its world premiere.
”Rarely have we seen so strong reactions from festivals like on The Here After. The sales underline that Magnus has succeeded in finding a vibe and tone in this film with great relevance for the international audience.” says Rikke Ennis, CEO at TrustNordisk.
With THE HERE AFTER Magnus von Horn presents a powerful drama and a study of human nature, focusing on whether it is possible to return to a small community after committing the ultimate crime.
When John returns home to his father after serving time in prison, he is looking forward to starting his life afresh. However in the local community, his crime is neither forgotten nor forgiven. John´s presence brings out the worst in everyone around him and a lynch-mob atmosphere slowly takes shape. Feeling abandoned by his former friends and the people he loves, John loses hope and the same aggressions that previously sent him to prison start building up again. Unable to leave the past behind, he decides to confront it.
THE HERE AFTER is produced by Mariusz Włodarski for Lava Films and Madeleine Ekman for Zentropa International Sweden, co-produced by Sophie Erbs and Cinema Defacto with support from the Swedish Film Institute, the Polish Film Institute, CNC- Institute Francais, Film I Väst, Opus Film and Eurimages.
Domestic distribution through Nordisk Film Sweden and Gutek Film Poland.
TrustNordisk handles international sales.
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