TrustNordisk has sold “The Crossing,” an inspiring WWII-set Norwegian family drama, to the U.S and a string of Eastern European countries.
The movie was picked up by Menemsha Entertainment for the U.S. and by Cinemania Group for former Yugoslavia.
Produced by Norwegian company Maipo, “The Crossing” tells the story of 10-year-old Gerda and her brother Otto whose parents are arrested right before Christmas in 1942. Gerda and Otto, who are now left on their own, discover that two Jewish children, Sarah and Daniel, are hidden in a secret cupboard in their basement, and decide to help them flee from the Nazis and cross the border to reunite them with their parents in neutral Sweden.
“We are not surprised that The Crossing has been sold to both the U.S. and former Yugoslavia, and that buyers are showing great interest in the film,” said Susan Wendt, managing director of TrustNordisk. “Recently released locally, the film received great reviews from critics who appear to recognize the same qualities in the film as we do: A deeply moving and suspenseful film with high production value that appeals to the entire family.”
TrustNordisk is attending the Berlin Film Festival with Maria Sødahl’s critically acclaimed drama “Hope,” which is playing in the Panorama Section, and the animated family feature film “Monty and the Street Party,” playing in the Generation Kplus competition. The company is also unveiling images of the Danish film “A Taste of Hunger,” starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Thomas Vinterberg’s highly aniticipated feature “Another Round.”
Dodgers' Bellinger glad to put offseason drama behind him
The Los Angeles Dodgers MVP was in the lineup for his team's spring training opener Saturday, facing the San Francisco Giants in a game delayed 2 1/2 hours due to rain in the Phoenix area.
Manager Dave Roberts admitted he was nervous to start Bellinger in conditions that caused all but one other Cactus League game to get canceled, but Bellinger came out just fine. He singled and scored on Enrique Hernandez's homer, batted three times and played center field in the Dodgers' 10-4 win.
Bellinger said there were minor issues only in left field, where the water from the tarp was emptied.
"The warning track was really wet (before the game), but they did a good job of fixing it up," Bellinger said of the Giants' grounds crew. "It turned out fine."
Bellinger was certainly relieved to get back on the field after a bizarre offseason.
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger looks on during spring training baseball Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Phoenix.
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger looks on during spring training baseball Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Phoenix.
Photo: Gregory Bull, AP
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger looks on during spring training baseball Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Phoenix.
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger looks on during spring training baseball Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Phoenix.
Photo: Gregory Bull, AP
Dodgers' Bellinger glad to put offseason drama behind him
The Dodgers first dealt with a stunning, season-ending, extra-inning loss to the World Series champion Washington Nationals, then learned of the details involved in the Houston Astros' 2017 title they earned by beating the Dodgers in seven games.
"Definitely, 100%," Bellinger said. "It felt good to be out there and get that first hit out of the way."
The Astros apologies have not been deemed sufficient by other MLB players. Bellinger and Dodger third baseman Justin Turner were particularly critical of both the Astros and Commissioner Rob Manfred after comments he made about the Series trophy just being "a piece of metal."
The Dodgers fortified their already strong lineup with the addition of 2018 AL MVP Mookie Betts. Bellinger is expected to play center field with Betts staying in right, where he spent most of his time with the Boston Red Sox.
Betts did not play Saturday, but Roberts said he will be in the lineup Sunday when the Dodgers host the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch. Roberts also said the rain pushed Clayton Kershaw's work to Sunday. He had been scheduled to pitch a live batting practice session on Saturday.
Alex Wood will start Sunday's game against the Cubs' Tyler Chatwood.
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