As a seasoned cinephile with over three decades of movie-watching under my belt, I must say that the trailer for “Way Home” has piqued my interest significantly. The story of a father’s desperate quest to reconnect with his son in war-torn Syria is not only gripping but also deeply poignant, reminding me of the classic tales of family bonds and redemption.
As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to have been granted exclusive early access to the trailer of Charlotte Sieling’s upcoming fourth feature, “Way Home.” This highly anticipated film will make its grand debut at Haugesund’s market, New Nordic Films, on August 20th.
Toolbox Films, a renowned Danish production company (“Shorta,” “Daniel”), manages global sales for their produced dramas, which is overseen by LevelK.
As a film enthusiast, I’m captivated by the raw footage that unfolds the gripping tale of a Danish father, portrayed brilliantly by Nikolaj Lie Kaas from “Britannia” and “Riders of Justice.” His character embarks on a perilous journey into war-ravaged Syria, where his search for his son Adam, who goes by the name Abu Shahib in his new life as an ISIS fighter, becomes a matter of life and death. The question that hangs heavy in the air is whether he can successfully persuade Adam to return home to Denmark or if it’s already too late.
“I’m greatly moved by this tale that unfolds as a journey of a father and his son, where the heart of it lies in embracing our children’s unique identities and allowing them to carve their own destiny, even when it brings pain.” I shared with EbMaster.
Sieling, a director known for her work on multiple American series like “Homeland”, was initially contacted by Nagieb Khaja, a Cavling Prize-winning journalist, and Jesper Fink, a co-writer on “Margarete-Queen of the North”. They had penned a script inspired by Khaja’s concept and his numerous documentaries from trips to Syria in 2014.
She mentioned that they required someone to serve both as director and writer to advance the narrative, which is where I joined in. I revised the screenplay, collaborated on it, and eventually turned it into a shooting script – one that I had faith in, serving as the foundation for the film I aspired to create.
The tale was “carefully crafted,” given its partial roots in genuine individuals Khaja encountered in Syria. As a seasoned storyteller, Sieling acknowledged that maintaining a balance between being “very dramatic and cinematic” could be tricky, yet she emphasized the importance of creating fiction rather than a documentary.
Nikolaj Lie Kaas, a renowned Danish actor, was chosen at an initial stage to portray Christian, a distressed father ready to sacrifice himself to retrieve his son. Excited by the script, Kaas seemed ideal for the role, as Sieling believed. An actor who can genuinely resonate with such content is needed, and that’s exactly what Nikolaj delivered. Similarly, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt, playing Adam, showed a profound understanding of the material during auditions, making it uniquely his own.
In discussing Kaas’ acting, Sieling referred to him as “an incredibly disciplined actor that I’ve had the pleasure of working with.”
“Following an exhausting day of hill climbing while being filmed, I encountered him running on a gym treadmill at night. He was diligently learning Arabic and strived for accuracy. Prior to filming, he contributed to the script and even penned some dialogue in certain scenes. The creative process was truly rewarding!”
As a movie enthusiast, I had the privilege of being part of the team that brought “Way Home” to life over a span of 32 days in the captivating landscapes of Jordan. This cinematic journey was made possible with the valuable assistance of our local production company, The Imaginarium Films. In partnership with Tamtam Film from Germany and Hummelfilm from Norway, as well as several other distinguished entities such as ZDF, DR, NRK, Yle, RÚV, Oktober Oy, and Scandi distributor Scanbox Entertainment, we proudly produced this film.
The exhibition of new films from the Nordic region at the Norwegian International Film Festival, titled New Nordic Films, is scheduled to take place from August 20th to 23rd in Haugesund, Norway.
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2024-08-07 12:16