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A Scandinavian film, to be shot in English, based on Herbjorg Wassmo's best-selling novel, Dina's Book (1989). Directed by Ole Bornedal (Nightwatch).
Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Maria Bonnevie (The 13th Warrior), Pernilla August, Hans Matheson (Les Miserables) and Mads Mikkelson
Plot: Described as a gothic romance, this is the story of a young girl left traumatized after accidentally causing her mother's death. Pernilla August will play the mother. The girl eventually grows into a sensual young woman (Bonnevie) who lives by her own rules. The story is set in 1840's Norway. Depardieu is said to play Dina's husband.
Production Info: Shooting is set to begin in March near and in Kjerringoy, a museum 80 miles north of the Arctic Circle that used to be an 18th-century trading center. (source: Variety)
This is reputed to be the most expensive Scandinavian film
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