TrustNordisk Closes North America on ‘Stockholm Bloodbath’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comAnnika Pham Scandinavia’s top sales agent TrustNordisk has scored major deals on the English-language epic “Stockholm Bloodbath” by Oscar-nominated Mikael Håfström (‘Evil”), which has sold to Brainstorm Media and Sunrise Films for the US and Canada, The Jokers for France and Divisa Red for Spain.
The Claes Bang-vehicle, produced by Helena Danielsson for Viaplay Studios Sweden, is due to screen at the Cannes Market May 18, in a new international version.
Commenting on their joint acquisition for North America, Brainstorm Media CEO, Michelle Shwarzstein said: “Håfström has infused his elaborate period epic with amazing wit and a sense of humor.
We’re excited for audiences to discover this thrill ride of a movie, and to kick off our partnership with Sunrise Films.” “We are thrilled to be working with our friends at Brainstorm Media to bring Stockholm Bloodbath” to audiences across North America,” added Sunrise Films CEO Rupert Preston and head of US and international distribution Andrew Nerger. “With its frenetic energy, incredible cast and insane action sequences “Stockholm Bloodbath” should prove to be a winner with audiences everywhere.” Inspired by true events, the large-scale Swedish feature explores a dark chapter in Sweden and Denmark’s history, when nearly 100 nobles and civilians were murdered in Stockholm.
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