Taskovski Films has acquired world rights to the Danish doc “Daughter of Genghis,” produced by “The Lost Leonardo’s” Andreas Dalsgaard for Elk Film. The debut feature of award-winning photo-journalists Kristoffer Juel Poulsen and Christian Als, who have teamed up with leading Danish journalist Knud Brix, will world premiere in the F:act competition section of the leading international documentary festival Cph:dox in Copenhagen. Variety has secured the trailer in exclusivity.
“‘Daughter of Genghis’ is a compelling exploration of global extremism, delving into emotional dynamics and pathways to radicalization,” said Irena Taskovski, CEO of U.K.-based Taskovski Films. “Against the backdrop of Mongolia’s struggle for sovereignty amidst geopolitical tensions, the film highlights the resilience of its main character, Gerel Byamba.”
“With its potent blend of geopolitical relevance and nuanced character portrayal, the film promises significant commercial potential and wide audience appeal,” she added.
The huge collective filmmaking effort, which...
“‘Daughter of Genghis’ is a compelling exploration of global extremism, delving into emotional dynamics and pathways to radicalization,” said Irena Taskovski, CEO of U.K.-based Taskovski Films. “Against the backdrop of Mongolia’s struggle for sovereignty amidst geopolitical tensions, the film highlights the resilience of its main character, Gerel Byamba.”
“With its potent blend of geopolitical relevance and nuanced character portrayal, the film promises significant commercial potential and wide audience appeal,” she added.
The huge collective filmmaking effort, which...
- 2/28/2024
- by Annika Pham
- Variety Film + TV
British film and TV actor Robert Hardy died Thursday aged 91, according to BBC News.
The actor’s family said he lived “tremendous life” with “a giant career in theatre, television and film spanning more than 70 years,” according to the outlet.
Born October 29, 1925 in Gloucestershire, England, Hardy played Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge in four Harry Potter films — 2002’s Chamber of Secrets, 2004’s Prisoner of Azkaban, 2005’s Goblet of Fire and 2007’s Order of the Phoenix.
The actor was also known for his role as veterinarian Siegfried Farnon in the long-running British TV series All Creatures Great and Small and played Winston Churchill in multiple projects.
The actor’s family said he lived “tremendous life” with “a giant career in theatre, television and film spanning more than 70 years,” according to the outlet.
Born October 29, 1925 in Gloucestershire, England, Hardy played Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge in four Harry Potter films — 2002’s Chamber of Secrets, 2004’s Prisoner of Azkaban, 2005’s Goblet of Fire and 2007’s Order of the Phoenix.
The actor was also known for his role as veterinarian Siegfried Farnon in the long-running British TV series All Creatures Great and Small and played Winston Churchill in multiple projects.
- 8/3/2017
- by Ale Russian
- PEOPLE.com
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