Keshet International Acquires Nordic Hostage Drama ‘Conflict’ for Global Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comK.J. Yossman Keshet International has acquired worldwide distribution rights for hostage drama “Conflict.” Produced by Backmann & Hoderhoff and XZY Films, “Conflict” is a six-part political thriller about an enemy force trying to incite a global conflict with a surprise attack.
The series was created and produced by Andrei Alén and Aku Louhimies (“Rebellion”). Louhimies will also direct. Keshet International will launch “Conflict” at London Screenings next week, kicking off with a Q&A with Alén and Louhimies at its scripted event on Feb.
28. “As a military unit of conscripts completes its training on Midsummer’s Eve, an unidentified enemy invades the picturesque Finnish peninsula,” reads the logline “With foreign nationals amongst the 10,000 people now held hostage in the occupied area, the U.S.
President and other allies urge Finland’s newly elected President to take decisive action. Faced with the very real threat of a proxy war, President Saaristo must follow her instincts and moral compass to not only secure the safety of her own people, but also to prevent escalation into Europe and a global conflict.” It stars Peter Franzén (“Vikings”), Dylan Smith (“Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”), Nadia Forde (“Once Upon a Time in London”), Sara Soulié (“The Man Who Died”) and Larry Lamb (“Superman”).
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