World War II Drama ‘Battle of Oslo’ Sells Wide for Global Constellation (EXCLUSIVE)
Finance and sales outfit Global Constellation has closed a raft of key international deals on Daniel Fahre’s World War II drama “Battle of Oslo.”
The film sold in North America (Samuel Goldwyn Films), Australia and New Zealand (Palace), Spain (Alfa), Former Yugoslavia (Karantajina), Japan (At Entertainment), and South Korea (Noori Pictures).
Previously released across Scandinavia by Scanbox, the film has grossed more than €5.5 million at the Norwegian box office and is set for release in German-speaking territories through Wild Bunch.
A gripping true story of courage under fire, and the cost of standing up for what is right, “Battle of Oslo” recounts the decisive actions of Colonel Birger Eriksen, whose fateful choice shaped his nation’s destiny.
On April 9, 1940, Norway is under siege. As German warships close in on Oslo, Colonel Birger Eriksen, commander of the undermanned Oscarsborg Fortress, makes a bold decision that changes the course of history. With no reinforcements, no clear order, and time running out, he makes a fateful call, launching the first shots against the German invasion and sinking the heavy cruiser Blücher.
While his actions stall the enemy, delaying a full-scale invasion, they trigger a brutal response. Trapped for 10 hours under relentless bombardment, Eriksen must protect not only his country, but the lives of those closest to him.
“Battle of Oslo” stars Bjørn Sundquist (“The Last King”) as Colonel Birger Eriksen, alongside Andrea Berntzen (“Utoya: July 22”), Eldar Skar (“The Northman”), Fridtjov Såheim and Jon Øigarden.
The film is directed by Daniel Fahre, written by Axel Hellstenius with contributing scriptwriter Melike Leblebicioglu Kaveh, and produced by Knut Inge Solbu for Fenomen Studios, with executive producers Tom Marius Kittilsen and Jørgen Storm Rosenberg.
Global Constellation is currently at the Berlinale with Jérémy Comte’s “Paradise” and Sophie Heldman’s “The Education of Jane Cumming,” both screening in Panorama. Global Constellation has also launched sales on the upcoming CG-animated feature “Dragoons” by Shea Wageman, and is presenting first footage to buyers for upcoming WWII drama “Crux,” noir thriller “Wild Wild East,” 2D family animation “Viva Carmen,” and queer adult animation “Jim Queen.”
The film sold in North America (Samuel Goldwyn Films), Australia and New Zealand (Palace), Spain (Alfa), Former Yugoslavia (Karantajina), Japan (At Entertainment), and South Korea (Noori Pictures).
Previously released across Scandinavia by Scanbox, the film has grossed more than €5.5 million at the Norwegian box office and is set for release in German-speaking territories through Wild Bunch.
A gripping true story of courage under fire, and the cost of standing up for what is right, “Battle of Oslo” recounts the decisive actions of Colonel Birger Eriksen, whose fateful choice shaped his nation’s destiny.
On April 9, 1940, Norway is under siege. As German warships close in on Oslo, Colonel Birger Eriksen, commander of the undermanned Oscarsborg Fortress, makes a bold decision that changes the course of history. With no reinforcements, no clear order, and time running out, he makes a fateful call, launching the first shots against the German invasion and sinking the heavy cruiser Blücher.
While his actions stall the enemy, delaying a full-scale invasion, they trigger a brutal response. Trapped for 10 hours under relentless bombardment, Eriksen must protect not only his country, but the lives of those closest to him.
“Battle of Oslo” stars Bjørn Sundquist (“The Last King”) as Colonel Birger Eriksen, alongside Andrea Berntzen (“Utoya: July 22”), Eldar Skar (“The Northman”), Fridtjov Såheim and Jon Øigarden.
The film is directed by Daniel Fahre, written by Axel Hellstenius with contributing scriptwriter Melike Leblebicioglu Kaveh, and produced by Knut Inge Solbu for Fenomen Studios, with executive producers Tom Marius Kittilsen and Jørgen Storm Rosenberg.
Global Constellation is currently at the Berlinale with Jérémy Comte’s “Paradise” and Sophie Heldman’s “The Education of Jane Cumming,” both screening in Panorama. Global Constellation has also launched sales on the upcoming CG-animated feature “Dragoons” by Shea Wageman, and is presenting first footage to buyers for upcoming WWII drama “Crux,” noir thriller “Wild Wild East,” 2D family animation “Viva Carmen,” and queer adult animation “Jim Queen.”