Sf Studios and REinvent have dropped the first trailer for Lukas Moodysson’s comedy “Together 99,” the Swedish director’s sequel to his 2000 hit movie “Together.”
Sf Studios will release the film in Sweden on Oct. 13, while REinvent will represent it in international markets.
“Together 99” follows a group of very different people who lived in a Swedish community called Together in 1975. The story picks up 24 years later, in 1999, with Göran and Klasse who are the last two members of the community. Feeling a bit lonely, they start thinking of a reunion with old friends and Klasse sets off to surprise Göran on his birthday.
“Together 99” is produced by Lars Jönsson and Anna Carlsten at Memfis Film, in co-production with Film i Väst, Sf Studios and Zentropa Entertainments, with support from the Swedish Film Institute, Det Danske FilminsHtut and Nordisk Film & TV Fond.
A critical and commercial hit, “Together” played at...
Sf Studios will release the film in Sweden on Oct. 13, while REinvent will represent it in international markets.
“Together 99” follows a group of very different people who lived in a Swedish community called Together in 1975. The story picks up 24 years later, in 1999, with Göran and Klasse who are the last two members of the community. Feeling a bit lonely, they start thinking of a reunion with old friends and Klasse sets off to surprise Göran on his birthday.
“Together 99” is produced by Lars Jönsson and Anna Carlsten at Memfis Film, in co-production with Film i Väst, Sf Studios and Zentropa Entertainments, with support from the Swedish Film Institute, Det Danske FilminsHtut and Nordisk Film & TV Fond.
A critical and commercial hit, “Together” played at...
- 6/20/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
The film was unveiled at the Film i Väst event in Cannes on Friday.
Swedish writer/director Sarah Gyllenstierna will make her feature film debut with the suspenseful drama Hunters On A White Field.
Adapted from a novel by Mats Wägeus, the story is about three friends who spend a long weekend in a remote cabin, intending to hunt deep in the Swedish woods. An initial spell of hunting success sharpens their instincts and stirs a sense of rivalry. However, one day all animals vanish without a trace and the forest turns eerily quiet. Yet the men are determined to continue the hunt.
Swedish writer/director Sarah Gyllenstierna will make her feature film debut with the suspenseful drama Hunters On A White Field.
Adapted from a novel by Mats Wägeus, the story is about three friends who spend a long weekend in a remote cabin, intending to hunt deep in the Swedish woods. An initial spell of hunting success sharpens their instincts and stirs a sense of rivalry. However, one day all animals vanish without a trace and the forest turns eerily quiet. Yet the men are determined to continue the hunt.
- 5/20/2022
- by Wendy Mitchell
- ScreenDaily
Follow-up to international hit from 2000 is set to film in Sweden in August.
Swedish director Lukas Moodysson is readying Together 99, a sequel to his 2000 international hit Together.
It will tell the story of a group of very different individuals who in 1975 lived in a commune called “Together”. Now it is 1999, and the collective has turned into a commune of just two people - Göran and Klasse. They decide to reconnect with their old friends. Gustaf Hammarsten will return in the role as Göran and Shanti Roney will play his friend Klasse. Further cast will be announced ahead of shooting in August.
Swedish director Lukas Moodysson is readying Together 99, a sequel to his 2000 international hit Together.
It will tell the story of a group of very different individuals who in 1975 lived in a commune called “Together”. Now it is 1999, and the collective has turned into a commune of just two people - Göran and Klasse. They decide to reconnect with their old friends. Gustaf Hammarsten will return in the role as Göran and Shanti Roney will play his friend Klasse. Further cast will be announced ahead of shooting in August.
- 5/20/2022
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Follow-up to international hit from 2000 is set to film in Sweden in August.
Swedish director Lukas Moodysson is readying a sequel to his international hit Together.
Titled Together 99 and produced by Memfis Film, the sequel takes place in 1999, 24 years after the first film.
Together 99 tells the story of a group of very different individuals who in 1975 lived in a commune called “Together”. Now it is 1999, and the collective has turned into the world’s smallest. The commune consists of only two people - Göran and Klasse. Feeling a bit lonely, the idea occurs of a reunion with their old friends.
Swedish director Lukas Moodysson is readying a sequel to his international hit Together.
Titled Together 99 and produced by Memfis Film, the sequel takes place in 1999, 24 years after the first film.
Together 99 tells the story of a group of very different individuals who in 1975 lived in a commune called “Together”. Now it is 1999, and the collective has turned into the world’s smallest. The commune consists of only two people - Göran and Klasse. Feeling a bit lonely, the idea occurs of a reunion with their old friends.
- 5/20/2022
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Lukas Moodysson is directing the eight-part comedy-drama.
Filming is now underway on Gösta, the first Scandinavian original from HBO Europe.
Produced through the company’s HBO Nordic division, the comedy-drama is being written and directed by Swedish filmmaker Lukas Moodysson, whose feature credits include Show Me Love (Fucking Åmål), Together (Tillsammans), Lilya 4-Ever (Lilja 4-ever), and We Are the Best! (Vi är bäst!).
The eight-part series is shooting in the Småland forests, south Sweden. Producers are Lars Jönsson for Memfis Film. Executive producers for HBO are Hanne Palmquist, Steve Matthews and Antony Root.
Vilhelm Blomgren will play the lead role of Gösta,...
Filming is now underway on Gösta, the first Scandinavian original from HBO Europe.
Produced through the company’s HBO Nordic division, the comedy-drama is being written and directed by Swedish filmmaker Lukas Moodysson, whose feature credits include Show Me Love (Fucking Åmål), Together (Tillsammans), Lilya 4-Ever (Lilja 4-ever), and We Are the Best! (Vi är bäst!).
The eight-part series is shooting in the Småland forests, south Sweden. Producers are Lars Jönsson for Memfis Film. Executive producers for HBO are Hanne Palmquist, Steve Matthews and Antony Root.
Vilhelm Blomgren will play the lead role of Gösta,...
- 3/26/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
This year’s European Film Awards are officially out of the gates with a not so lean 50 film submissions to select from. The 27th edition collects titles that date back to last year’s Venice and Toronto Int. Film Festivals moving into Sundance-Rotterdam-Berlin and finally Cannes of ’14. Among the 31 European countries represented, we’ve got likes of the Palme d’Or winner Nuri Bilge Ceylan leading the huge pack of contenders including Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin and Pawel Pawlikowski’s Ida. Here’s the complete list of 50!:
Alienation
ОТЧУЖДЕНИЕ (Otchujdenie)
Bulgaria
Directed By: Milko Lazarov
Written By: Milko Lazarov, Kitodar Todorov & Georgi Tenev
Produced By: Veselka Kiryakova
Amour Fou
Austria/Luxembourg/Germany
Written & Directed By: Jessica Hausner
Produced By: Martin Gschlacht, Antonin Svoboda, Bruno Wagner, Bady Minck, Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu & Philippe Bober
Beautiful Youth
Hermosa Juventud
Spain/France
Directed By: Jaime Rosales
Written By: Jaime Rosales & Enric Rufas
Produced By: Jaime Rosales,...
Alienation
ОТЧУЖДЕНИЕ (Otchujdenie)
Bulgaria
Directed By: Milko Lazarov
Written By: Milko Lazarov, Kitodar Todorov & Georgi Tenev
Produced By: Veselka Kiryakova
Amour Fou
Austria/Luxembourg/Germany
Written & Directed By: Jessica Hausner
Produced By: Martin Gschlacht, Antonin Svoboda, Bruno Wagner, Bady Minck, Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu & Philippe Bober
Beautiful Youth
Hermosa Juventud
Spain/France
Directed By: Jaime Rosales
Written By: Jaime Rosales & Enric Rufas
Produced By: Jaime Rosales,...
- 9/16/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
Deals closed in France, Russia and Hong Kong among others.
Swedish director Lukas Moodysson’s latest feature We Are The Best!, currently screening at the London Film Festival, has racked up several more sales.
TrustNordisk has closed a number of new deals on the film, securing distribution in France (MK2), Russia (Caravella), Greece (One from the Heart), Mexico (Cannibal Networks), Hungary (Vertigo), Estonia (Estin Film) and Hong Kong (Edko).
The film received its world premiere in Venice two months ago and screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in September
TrustNordisk has so far sold the film to more than 30 countries including the Us, UK, Australia, Benelux and Italy.
It will next travel to the Tokyo Film Festival - which kicks off today - where the film will screen in competition.
Moodysson’s seventh feature film revolves around Bobo, Klara and Hedvig, three young outsiders in 1980s Stockholm who despite their differences find unity in music and form...
Swedish director Lukas Moodysson’s latest feature We Are The Best!, currently screening at the London Film Festival, has racked up several more sales.
TrustNordisk has closed a number of new deals on the film, securing distribution in France (MK2), Russia (Caravella), Greece (One from the Heart), Mexico (Cannibal Networks), Hungary (Vertigo), Estonia (Estin Film) and Hong Kong (Edko).
The film received its world premiere in Venice two months ago and screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in September
TrustNordisk has so far sold the film to more than 30 countries including the Us, UK, Australia, Benelux and Italy.
It will next travel to the Tokyo Film Festival - which kicks off today - where the film will screen in competition.
Moodysson’s seventh feature film revolves around Bobo, Klara and Hedvig, three young outsiders in 1980s Stockholm who despite their differences find unity in music and form...
- 10/17/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Magnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights from TrustNordisk to Lukas Moodysson’s We Are The Best!.
We Are The Best! premiered at Venice last month and centres on three young outsiders in 1980s Stockholm who form a punk band. Magnolia plans a 2014 release. The film will open in Sweden on October 11.
Lars Jönsson produced for Memfis Film. We Are The Best! is co-produced by Film I Väst, Svt and Zentropa in co-operation with Danish Broadcasting Corporation and with support from the Swedish Film Institute, The Danish Film Institute and Nordisk Film and TV Fond.
Magnolia director of acquisitions Peter Van Steemburg negotiated the deal with TrustNordisk head of sales Susan Wendt.
Studio Film Group has secured all Canadian rights to the Punjabi-language Qissa, winner of the 2013 Netpac Award winner for Best Asian film in Toronto. nQissa takes place in post-Partition India as a Sikh attempts to forge a new life for his family. Anup Singh directs...
We Are The Best! premiered at Venice last month and centres on three young outsiders in 1980s Stockholm who form a punk band. Magnolia plans a 2014 release. The film will open in Sweden on October 11.
Lars Jönsson produced for Memfis Film. We Are The Best! is co-produced by Film I Väst, Svt and Zentropa in co-operation with Danish Broadcasting Corporation and with support from the Swedish Film Institute, The Danish Film Institute and Nordisk Film and TV Fond.
Magnolia director of acquisitions Peter Van Steemburg negotiated the deal with TrustNordisk head of sales Susan Wendt.
Studio Film Group has secured all Canadian rights to the Punjabi-language Qissa, winner of the 2013 Netpac Award winner for Best Asian film in Toronto. nQissa takes place in post-Partition India as a Sikh attempts to forge a new life for his family. Anup Singh directs...
- 9/18/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Jonathan Demme’s ‘Fear Of Falling’ To Premiere At Rome Fest Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme‘s Fear Of Falling will have its world premiere at the eighth annual Rome Film Festival in November. The film is based on a theater production — performed only a few times to friends — created for the stage by the actor-filmaker André Gregory, based on Henrik Ibsen’s The Master Builder, translated and adapted by actor-playwright Wallace Shawn. Gregory and Shawn also star in the film. Fear of Falling is produced by Rocco Caruso. The Rome fest runs November 8-17. TrustNordisk Sells ‘We Are The Best!’ In Australia, Italy, Taiwan TrustNordisk has closed multiple deals on Lukas Moodysson’s We Are The Best!, which premiered at Venice premiere and screened at Toronto. The Swedish teen punk film has sold to Australia (NewVision Films), Italy (Bim Distribuzione) and Taiwan (Maison Motion), with talks ongoing for other territories.
- 9/11/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Lukas Moodysson’s 1980s-set feature picked up for Australia, Italy and Taiwan.
Following its world premiere in Venice and screenings in Toronto, TrustNordisk has closed a number of deals on Lukas Moodysson’s We Are the Best!.
It has been been sold to Australia (NewVision Films), Italy (Bim Distribuzione) and Taiwan (Maison Motion). A number of other territories are currently in negotiation, according to TrustNordisk.
Previously announced territories include UK (Metrodome), Benelux (Wild Bunch), Switzerland (Frenetic Films), Former Yugoslavia (Continental Film) and Lithuania (Scanorama).
Review: We Are the Best!
The film revolves around Bobo, Klara and Hedvig, three young outsiders in 1980s Stockholm who despite their differences find unity in music and form a punk band, despite not owning any instruments.
It is produced by Lars Jönsson for Memfis Film, co-produced by Film I Väst, Svt and Zentropa in co-operation with Danish Broadcasting Corporation (Dr) and with support from the Swedish Film Institute, The Danish...
Following its world premiere in Venice and screenings in Toronto, TrustNordisk has closed a number of deals on Lukas Moodysson’s We Are the Best!.
It has been been sold to Australia (NewVision Films), Italy (Bim Distribuzione) and Taiwan (Maison Motion). A number of other territories are currently in negotiation, according to TrustNordisk.
Previously announced territories include UK (Metrodome), Benelux (Wild Bunch), Switzerland (Frenetic Films), Former Yugoslavia (Continental Film) and Lithuania (Scanorama).
Review: We Are the Best!
The film revolves around Bobo, Klara and Hedvig, three young outsiders in 1980s Stockholm who despite their differences find unity in music and form a punk band, despite not owning any instruments.
It is produced by Lars Jönsson for Memfis Film, co-produced by Film I Väst, Svt and Zentropa in co-operation with Danish Broadcasting Corporation (Dr) and with support from the Swedish Film Institute, The Danish...
- 9/10/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Lukas Moodysson’s 1980s-set feature picked up for Australia, Italy and Taiwan.
Following its world premiere in Venice and screenings in Toronto, TrustNordisk has closed a number of deals on Lukas Moodysson’s We Are the Best!.
It has been been sold to Australia (NewVision Films), Italy (Bim Distribuzione) and Taiwan (Maison Motion). A number of other territories are currently in negotiation, according to TrustNordisk.
Previously announced territories include UK (Metrodome), Benelux (Wild Bunch), Switzerland (Frenetic Films), Former Yugoslavia (Continental Film) and Lithuania (Scanorama).
Review: We Are the Best!
The film revolves around Bobo, Klara and Hedvig, three young outsiders in 1980s Stockholm who despite their differences find unity in music and form a punk band, despite not owning any instruments.
It is produced by Lars Jönsson for Memfis Film, co-produced by Film I Väst, Svt and Zentropa in co-operation with Danish Broadcasting Corporation (Dr) and with support from the Swedish Film Institute, The Danish...
Following its world premiere in Venice and screenings in Toronto, TrustNordisk has closed a number of deals on Lukas Moodysson’s We Are the Best!.
It has been been sold to Australia (NewVision Films), Italy (Bim Distribuzione) and Taiwan (Maison Motion). A number of other territories are currently in negotiation, according to TrustNordisk.
Previously announced territories include UK (Metrodome), Benelux (Wild Bunch), Switzerland (Frenetic Films), Former Yugoslavia (Continental Film) and Lithuania (Scanorama).
Review: We Are the Best!
The film revolves around Bobo, Klara and Hedvig, three young outsiders in 1980s Stockholm who despite their differences find unity in music and form a punk band, despite not owning any instruments.
It is produced by Lars Jönsson for Memfis Film, co-produced by Film I Väst, Svt and Zentropa in co-operation with Danish Broadcasting Corporation (Dr) and with support from the Swedish Film Institute, The Danish...
- 9/10/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Lukas Moodysson’s 1980s-set feature picked up for Australia, Italy and Taiwan.
Following its world premiere in Venice and screenings in Toronto, TrustNordisk has closed a number of deals on Lukas Moodysson’s We Are the Best!.
It has been been sold to Australia (NewVision Films), Italy (Bim Distribuzione) and Taiwan (Maison Motion). A number of other territories are currently in negotiation, according to TrustNordisk.
Previously announced territories include UK (Metrodome), Benelux (Wild Bunch), Switzerland (Frenetic Films), Former Yugoslavia (Continental Film) and Lithuania (Scanorama).
Review: We Are the Best!
The film revolves around Bobo, Klara and Hedvig, three young outsiders in 1980s Stockholm who despite their differences find unity in music and form a punk band, despite not owning any instruments.
It is produced by Lars Jönsson for Memfis Film, co-produced by Film I Väst, Svt and Zentropa in co-operation with Danish Broadcasting Corporation (Dr) and with support from the Swedish Film Institute, The Danish...
Following its world premiere in Venice and screenings in Toronto, TrustNordisk has closed a number of deals on Lukas Moodysson’s We Are the Best!.
It has been been sold to Australia (NewVision Films), Italy (Bim Distribuzione) and Taiwan (Maison Motion). A number of other territories are currently in negotiation, according to TrustNordisk.
Previously announced territories include UK (Metrodome), Benelux (Wild Bunch), Switzerland (Frenetic Films), Former Yugoslavia (Continental Film) and Lithuania (Scanorama).
Review: We Are the Best!
The film revolves around Bobo, Klara and Hedvig, three young outsiders in 1980s Stockholm who despite their differences find unity in music and form a punk band, despite not owning any instruments.
It is produced by Lars Jönsson for Memfis Film, co-produced by Film I Väst, Svt and Zentropa in co-operation with Danish Broadcasting Corporation (Dr) and with support from the Swedish Film Institute, The Danish...
- 9/10/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
We Are The Best!
Director/Writer: Lukas Moodysson
Producer(s): Memfis Film’s Lars Jönsson
U.S. Distributor: Rights Available
Cast: Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin, Liv LeMoyne in the main roles as Bobo, Klara and Hedvig with supporting cast includes: David Dencik, Johan Liljemark, Anna Rydgren and Mattias Wiberg.
We qualify 2013 as a definite “it” year for output of auteur-driven graphic novel adaptations and first on our countdown we find this Swedish item (expect a more fitting international title). Most recently known for his lesser items such as the experimental Container and existentialism inside a world romance in Mammoth, this adaptation, Moodysson’s 7th feature film could be considered a throwback, yet nifty counter-film when measured up against his more nihilistic beginnings in Fucking Åmål, Lilya 4-ever, and the fierce, A Hole in My Heart. If Moodysson manages to add a punk/alternative soundtrack, then this coming-of-ager should be sought out.
Director/Writer: Lukas Moodysson
Producer(s): Memfis Film’s Lars Jönsson
U.S. Distributor: Rights Available
Cast: Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin, Liv LeMoyne in the main roles as Bobo, Klara and Hedvig with supporting cast includes: David Dencik, Johan Liljemark, Anna Rydgren and Mattias Wiberg.
We qualify 2013 as a definite “it” year for output of auteur-driven graphic novel adaptations and first on our countdown we find this Swedish item (expect a more fitting international title). Most recently known for his lesser items such as the experimental Container and existentialism inside a world romance in Mammoth, this adaptation, Moodysson’s 7th feature film could be considered a throwback, yet nifty counter-film when measured up against his more nihilistic beginnings in Fucking Åmål, Lilya 4-ever, and the fierce, A Hole in My Heart. If Moodysson manages to add a punk/alternative soundtrack, then this coming-of-ager should be sought out.
- 1/10/2013
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
Source: FilmShaft - New International Poster For Lars von Trier’s Melancholia Plus Stills
A brand new international poster for Lars von Trier's eagerly anticipated drama, Melancholia, has been put online. The Danish auteur has attracted a great cast including Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Charlotte Rampling, John Hurt, Udo Kier and Stellan Skarsgård for what has been often described as a "psychological disaster film".
The poster looks to have taken its inspiration from a book jacket and is a classy affair. The stills themselves are gorgeous and very Scandinavian looking. This should be a treat after the horror of AntiChrist.
Synopsis:
Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg and Kiefer Sutherland star together with Alexander Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, John Hurt, Stellan Skarsgård, Udo Kier and Jesper Christensen. The behind-the-scenes team includes award-winning cinematographer Manuel Alberto Claro Dff (Reconstruction), production designer Jette Lehmann (Flame and Citron), and costume designer Manon Rasmussen (Dancer in the Dark...
A brand new international poster for Lars von Trier's eagerly anticipated drama, Melancholia, has been put online. The Danish auteur has attracted a great cast including Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Charlotte Rampling, John Hurt, Udo Kier and Stellan Skarsgård for what has been often described as a "psychological disaster film".
The poster looks to have taken its inspiration from a book jacket and is a classy affair. The stills themselves are gorgeous and very Scandinavian looking. This should be a treat after the horror of AntiChrist.
Synopsis:
Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg and Kiefer Sutherland star together with Alexander Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, John Hurt, Stellan Skarsgård, Udo Kier and Jesper Christensen. The behind-the-scenes team includes award-winning cinematographer Manuel Alberto Claro Dff (Reconstruction), production designer Jette Lehmann (Flame and Citron), and costume designer Manon Rasmussen (Dancer in the Dark...
- 4/28/2011
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
The trailer made its debut last week (see it Melancholia Trailer) and now Lars von Trier's next magnum opus will open in the UK from 30th September. Melancholia will be receiving its world premiere at the 64th Cannes Film Festival next month, which means Lars will be making the trip to the fest in his camper van. He's scared of flying, apparently.
So will Melancholia cause outrage on the Croisette like Antichrist did? Who knows. Von Trier announced at the pre-shoot press conference there would be "no more happy endings!" He's such a joker. Expect this to polarise opinion just like all his other films.
Press release:
Artificial Eye will release Lars von Trier's Melancholia on 30 September. A beautiful movie about the end of the world, Melancholia is written and directed by von Trier and produced by Meta Louise Foldager and Louise Vesth for Zentropa Entertainments27. Melancholia will...
So will Melancholia cause outrage on the Croisette like Antichrist did? Who knows. Von Trier announced at the pre-shoot press conference there would be "no more happy endings!" He's such a joker. Expect this to polarise opinion just like all his other films.
Press release:
Artificial Eye will release Lars von Trier's Melancholia on 30 September. A beautiful movie about the end of the world, Melancholia is written and directed by von Trier and produced by Meta Louise Foldager and Louise Vesth for Zentropa Entertainments27. Melancholia will...
- 4/19/2011
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
"No more happy endings!" Lars von Trier announced at the pre-production press conference for Melancholia. Of course such statements are part and parcel of the Danish director's schtick, which only serves to make us all laugh and await the next film.
The debut trailer for his latest work should be called a disasterpiece given that it's a story centred on the destruction of our planet. It was launched today via the official website. Melancholia will be having its world premiere at the 64th Cannes Film Festival next month.
Along with the trailer we've got the UK press release with info on the plot, its UK release date and distribution details. Can't wait for this one.
London, 8 April 2011 - The trailer for Lars von Trier's Melancholia is launched online today and available to view at http://www.melancholiathemovie.com. A beautiful movie about the end of the world. Melancholia is...
The debut trailer for his latest work should be called a disasterpiece given that it's a story centred on the destruction of our planet. It was launched today via the official website. Melancholia will be having its world premiere at the 64th Cannes Film Festival next month.
Along with the trailer we've got the UK press release with info on the plot, its UK release date and distribution details. Can't wait for this one.
London, 8 April 2011 - The trailer for Lars von Trier's Melancholia is launched online today and available to view at http://www.melancholiathemovie.com. A beautiful movie about the end of the world. Melancholia is...
- 4/8/2011
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
LONDON -- Oscar-nominated Michelle Williams will star alongside Gael Garcia Bernal in Swedish director Lukas Moodysson's first English-language movie, Mammoth, producer Lars Jonsson of Memfis Film said Friday.
Moodysson's project is scheduled to shoot on location in Thailand, the Philippines, Sweden and New York beginning Nov. 5.
It revolves around a successful New York couple played by Williams (Brokeback Mountain) and Garcia Bernal, their daughter and their Filipino nanny whose lives take a dramatic turn after the father goes on a business trip to the Philippines.
The film is produced by Moodysson's longtime producer partner Lars Jonsson of Memfis Film.
The director said he thinks Williams "relays intelligence, poise and presence in every character she plays."
A regular on the international big-name festival circuit, Moodysson's previous films include Fucking Amal, Together and Lilya 4-ever.
Williams is represented by Hylda Queally at CAA. The deal was brokered by co-producer Vibeke Windelov on behalf of Memfis Film.
A Swedish/German/Danish co-production, "Mammoth" will be produced by Memfis Film in co-production with Zentropa Berlin and Zentropa Entertainments with backing from Film i Vast, SVT, TV2 Denmark, Medienboard Berlin, Swedish Filminstitute, Danish Filminstitute, Filmforderungsanstalt, Nordic Film- & TV Fund and Eurimages.
Moodysson's project is scheduled to shoot on location in Thailand, the Philippines, Sweden and New York beginning Nov. 5.
It revolves around a successful New York couple played by Williams (Brokeback Mountain) and Garcia Bernal, their daughter and their Filipino nanny whose lives take a dramatic turn after the father goes on a business trip to the Philippines.
The film is produced by Moodysson's longtime producer partner Lars Jonsson of Memfis Film.
The director said he thinks Williams "relays intelligence, poise and presence in every character she plays."
A regular on the international big-name festival circuit, Moodysson's previous films include Fucking Amal, Together and Lilya 4-ever.
Williams is represented by Hylda Queally at CAA. The deal was brokered by co-producer Vibeke Windelov on behalf of Memfis Film.
A Swedish/German/Danish co-production, "Mammoth" will be produced by Memfis Film in co-production with Zentropa Berlin and Zentropa Entertainments with backing from Film i Vast, SVT, TV2 Denmark, Medienboard Berlin, Swedish Filminstitute, Danish Filminstitute, Filmforderungsanstalt, Nordic Film- & TV Fund and Eurimages.
- 10/27/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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