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Post-Production - ENGLISH - Thriller - 45 minutes

Log Line

2037, the inhabitants of Norway enjoy sheltered lives in a self-sufficient Nordic paradise. But when a deadly pandemic breaks out, they soon realize the wall supposed to protect them is now holding them prisoner.

Previous markets

  • AFM 2022 (Debut)
  • Berlin EFM 2023 (Line up)
  • Cannes 2023 (Line up)
  • Toronto 2023 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2023

Director(s) : Mikkel BRÆNNE SANDEMOSE, Cecilie MOSLI
Writer(s) : John KÅRE RAAKE, Linn JEANETHE KYED
Cast : Tobias SANTELMANN, Russell TOVEY, Selome EMNETU

Producer(s) : Synnøve HØRSDAL (Maipo Film AS, Nordic Entertainment Group Sweden AB - NENT)

Synopsis

In the near future, Norway has chosen to sever all ties with the rest of the world. Surrounded by an enormous wall, the nation has become entirely self-sufficient. The fortunate inhabitants enjoy a life of well-being in safety. However, when there’s an outbreak of a fatal disease, they soon find themselves trapped behind the very wall that was built to protect them.

Production

Country(ies) : NORWAY

Festivals and Awards

series mania 2023 (Best Screenplay)


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