Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) is set to produce two major English-language films every year, kicking off with “Hilma,” a biopic of the revolutionary Swedish artist and feminis…
Lasse Hallström , one of Sweden’s most celebrated directors, is on board to write and direct the film. “Hilma” will explore the enigmatic life of Klint, whose unconventional art remained largely unknown for decades.
Klint navigated through a male-dominated artistic scene to eventually become one of the Western world’s first abstract artists. Olin will play Klint in her later years, while Tora Hallström , Olin and Lasse Hallström’s daughter, will be portraying the artist in her younger years. “I’ve spent three years trying to understand the mystery of Hilma af Klint. This is a story about an unwavering search for the truth about humanity and the universe, at a time when men made all the rules,” said Hallström. “Despite so many obstacles, Hilma created art that influences our lives today. My ambition is for the audience to experience these struggles with all their senses,” said the director. Hallström’s credits include the Oscar-nominated “The Cider House Rules,” as well as “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” “Chocolat” and “The Shipping News” which competed at Berlin. “Hilma af Klint literally changed the way we look at the world. She happens to be Swedish, but her story says something important to audiences everywhere,” said Filippa Wallestam, NENT Group’s chief content officer. “It’s so special to work with talents of the calibre of Lasse, Lena and Tora, and it’s even better when the project means so much to everyone involved,” added Wallestam. Anders Jensen, NENT Group’s president and CEO, said that “in today’s very competitive streaming world, it is key to stand out and be relevant.” “For us, building on who we are, where we come from and what we stand for is a very clear differentiator that will support our vision of becoming the European streaming champion,” said Jensen. The executive pointed out that many women and men from the Nordics have had an “extraordinary” impact globally. “We want to share these stories with the world and hopefully find new perspectives that will both enlighten and entertain,” said Jensen. Olin previously starred in Ingmar Bergman’s “Fanny and Alexander” and “After the Rehearsal,” as well as “The Unbearable Lightness of Being.” “Hilma” will premiere exclusively on NENT Group’s Viaplay streaming service in 2022. The film is produced by NENT Studios with Helena Danielsson as producer and Josephine Zapata Genetay as executive producer.
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