Viaplay kicks off Swedish film “Something is Happening” based on the bestselling novels by Martina Haag

ExclusiveStreamer Viaplay looks beyond Scandi Noir once again, giving the green light to feature a duo who is going through a dirty divorce and difficult adolescence.

Something is happening Based on the popular novels by Martina Hague, it features famous Swedish actresses Alexandra Rapaport and Ella Hammarsten Lidberg as Petra in the double lead role. The Hague begins to adapt to Peter Arrenius.

Petra is depicted in two turning points in her life: the protagonist as a modern 50-year-old woman struggling with divorce, and as a fifteen-year-old in the 1980s, at the end of school, struggling with her parents. A broken relationship.

Shanti Roni (suspected killerGustav Hammarsten (უთი Girl’s dragon tattoo), Jessica Lidberg (Together) and Adrian McEus (the truth will come out) Everyone takes part in a film that explores the universal themes of love, anxiety and self-discovery.

Commission is another Viaplay move in the traditional Scandi Noir genre, which comes from behind. RSVP, Swedish romantic comedy about a nurse looking for love.

The image producers are Bigster’s Calle Jansson and Mathias Gruffman, Sarah Askeloff and Helena Larand are executive producers of Viaplay. The film is distributed globally by Viaplay Content Sales.

“Our next major film project will attract viewers in Sweden, the Nordic region and internationally – virtually everyone who has loved or been loved,” said Philippa Valestam, Chief Content Officer of Viaplay Group.

“We have assembled a world-class team to tell this instantly recognizable story through an unusual narrative structure. Viaplay continues to stand out with our investment in a unique streaming experience. “

Rapaport described Something is happening Like the “Dream Project”.

Viaplay is aiming for 70 international originals this year as it shoots in key areas such as the US and UK. Owner NENT Group recently switched to Viaplay Group to reflect a focus on streaming.