STOCKHOLM, April 24 — Twenty-four years after it was first adapted, the novel Vinterviken by Swedish author Mats Wahl will be reinterpreted in a new film. Netflix has just announced a green light for a contemporary take on the novel, which was already brought to the big screen in 1996. Set in...
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Alexis Almström, Teresa Alldén and Dunja Vujovic, who have come together to work on the Netflix project ‘Vinterviken 2021’, — Afp-Relaxnews picby Swedish author Mats Wahl will be reinterpreted in a new film. Netflix has just announced a green light for a contemporary take on the novel, which was already brought to the big screen in 1996.
The novel published in 1993 told of the encounter between John-John, a young black man from a poor background, who, after a chance encounter, falls in love with Elisabeth, a young girl from a rich family. Filmlance International, of the Endemol Shine Group, will co-produce the film with Teresa Alldén and Sveriges Television. Alexis Almström will direct, and the screenplay will be written by Dunja Vujovic. As it stands, details of the future cast have yet to be disclosed.as a teenager in the ‘90s. A lot has happened since then, not only in a good way. A feeling of hopelessness is becoming prevalent among young people, regardless of background.
“We’re thrilled to be able to bring a contemporary version of this modern Swedish classic to a global audience and we believe that the universal themes of love, class differences and segregation will resonate with our audiences all over the world.
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