Carl-Johan Utsi / Netflix and Marie Louise Somby / Netflix
In an effort to develop its library of European content material, Netflix will likely be producing Stolen, an adaptation of Ann-Helén Laestadius’s novel of the identical title. The film will delve deep into the tradition of the indigenous Sami folks. The Sámi group hails from Lapland (northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola peninsula in Russia).
Elle Márjá Eira (The Sámi Have Rights, Ealát) will likely be directing Netflix’s Stolen as her characteristic movie debut. Peter Birro (Monica Z, 438 Days) would be the screenwriter.
Director Elle Márjá Eira
Author Ann-Helén Laestadius, who can also be an government producer on the undertaking, commented on the Netflix adaptation:
“I am over the moon! For me as an author it is of course a dream to see my book adapted into a film and reach a whole new audience across the world. And I’m incredibly happy that Netflix – with their reach – chooses to highlight a Sami story in a big way.”
Here’s the whole lot we learn about Netflix’s Stolen:
What’s the plot of Stolen?
Ann-Helén Laestadius’s novel Stolen was initially revealed in Sweden in 2021 and has since then been bought to twenty+ international locations, together with Germany, the United Kingdom, the USA, and Canada. The ebook was awarded the Book of the Year Award in Sweden in September 2021.
Here’s the logline for the story of Stolen:
Stolen portrays a younger girl’s battle to defend her indigenous heritage in a world the place xenophobia is on the rise, local weather change is threatening reindeer herding, and younger folks select suicide within the face of collective desperation. But the novel additionally lays naked the tensions that come up when fashionable concepts come up in opposition to a conventional tradition with deeply rooted patriarchal constructions.
Director Elle Márjá Eira stated:
“It is about time that the world gets to know this story, and what is going on in Sápmi today. I am a reindeer owner myself, and I recognize myself in this story. I also know that my fellow indigenous sisters, brothers and ancestors are with me. I am proud and grateful that Netflix and Ann-Helén Laestadius have given me this opportunity, and cannot wait to bring it to a new audience.”
Carl-Johan Utsi / Netflix and Marie Louise Somby / Netflix
Who is forged in Stolen?
So far the next forged members have been confirmed for Stolen;
- Elin Kristina Oskal
- Martin Wallström (Mr. Robot)
- Lars-Ánte Wasara
- Ida Persson Labba (Tystnaden i Sápmi)
- Pávva Pittja (Midnight Sun)
- Ingahilda Tapio (Reindeer in My Saami Heart)
- Magnus Kuhmunen (Faszination Wasser)
- Simon Issát Marainen (Juoigan)
- Niilá Ommaand
- Anne Lajla Westerfjell Kalstad (Skáidi)
The names of the roles of the forged members have but to be revealed.
Carl-Johan Utsi / Netflix and Marie Louise Somby / Netflix
Elin Kristina Oskal will likely be making her appearing debut in Stolen, and had the next to say;
”It’s extremely cool to get to know the movie business from the within – I’ve at all times been inquisitive about it. I’m so grateful to be part of this!”
What’s the manufacturing standing in Stolen?
Filming for Netflix’s Stolen supposedly started round February 18, 2023, based on director Elle Márjá Eira’s Instagram. It’s unclear how lengthy filming will take, however it shouldn’t be very lengthy contemplating its supposed launch date.
Director of Stolen, Elle Márjá Eira says:
“We’re in the midst of production right now. It has been exciting and demanding days in minus 35 degrees. We love snow! I am so impressed and proud of the whole cast and crew – especially the Sami. It’s also incredibly beautiful to be able to speak my own language, which is Sami, on set.”
Carl-Johan Utsi / Netflix and Marie Louise Somby / Netflix
What’s the Netflix launch date for Stolen?
Upon the undertaking announcement, Netflix claimed the film was slated for a 2024 launch, however a current article by Golden Globes claims the film will stream on Netflix later1 in 2023. It’s arduous to say if the plans have modified or which is the extra appropriate info.
A press launch from Netflix on April sixth, 2023 nonetheless has the streaming service itemizing the film for a 2024 launch. As at all times, launch dates are topic to alter.
Carl-Johan Utsi / Netflix and Marie Louise Somby / Netflix
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