Thomas Vinterberg Talks Adapting Astrid Lindgren’s ‘The Brothers Lionheart’ About ‘Faith and Doubt,’ Contemplates Return to U.S.: ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go?’
variety.comMarta Balaga Thomas Vinterberg is ready for “The Brothers Lionheart,” based on Astrid Lindgren’s fantasy novel. “I’m writing it myself with the brilliant British writer Simon Stephens, so it’s a mix of things.
The book is there, it’s not mine, but it’s a great journey we’re on. I really love it,” he tells Variety about his upcoming project.
Considered a children’s classic, Lindgren’s story focuses on two brothers and a mysterious land Nangijala where life conquers death. “It’s about faith and doubt, which goes straight as an arrow right into my own life.
This book has the courage to step into what every child is asking when they’re about 8 or 10 and about to go to bed. ‘What happens when we die?’ There’s so much courage in these characters and Lindgren’s story, and I hope it can be encouraging for viewers, too.
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