‘Icebreaker’ Trailer, Jojo Erholtz to Direct ‘Lifeless Ladies Speaking’   

Finland’s Helsinki-filmi is able to listen “Lifeless Ladies Speaking” in a brand new sequence set to be directed by way of Jojo Erholtz.

In line with the unique principle by way of Johanna Holvikallio – with Tua Harno as head creator – it’ll see two bold newshounds, Olivia and Noora, webhosting a podcast about crimes in opposition to ladies. However a decades-old case of small-town good looks queen murders would possibly value them their lives. 

“I consider authentic concepts are nonetheless price making an investment in. Tales with distinctive however relatable hooks will proceed to position bums within the seats,” stated Head of Drama Mia Ylönen. 

“Finns have grown to attempt within the box of distinctive concepts, simply have a look at Nordic Noir and ‘Finnish Bizarre.’ As a manufacturing corporate, we additionally wish to spotlight new voices and marginalized communities, whilst making sure the movie or sequence nonetheless draws a large mainstream target market.” 

True crime podcasts have confirmed to be “extremely common” amongst younger ladies, identified manufacturer Anniina Leppänen. 

“I consider this matter resonates deeply with the objective target market of the sequence. In my view, I’ve been paying attention to them for years and it’s been attention-grabbing to discover why this structure appeals so strongly to girls. Particularly taking into account that true crime magazines and documentaries had been round for many years,” she added. 

“The sequence is a daring, addictive and trendy addition to the sector of crime dramas. Whilst it makes a speciality of violence in opposition to ladies – a crucial social factor that can not be overlooked – it approaches the subject from a contemporary viewpoint. It actually offers a voice to girls: each the ones investigating crimes and people who had been sufferers.” 

Within the display, these days in building and lightened by way of major characters’ friendship and humor, ladies gained’t be “faceless statistics.”

“They’re actual, multidimensional folks with goals, aspirations and critiques. Whilst the sequence explores darkish and heavy topics, it stays an interesting crime drama with compelling thriller parts.” 

Jojo Erholtz, a Helsinki-based director, creator and editor at the back of “Detective Maria Kallio” and “Soulmates” – creating her debut function with Aamu Movie Corporate, additionally at the back of Juho Kuosmanen’s hits – used to be “excited” to get the decision. 

“What drew me used to be its complicated narrative and well-drawn characters. The tale takes position in two other timelines as our modern day protagonists start to examine a homicide which came about within the Eighties. The speculation of the use of podcast narration and sound because the supply of drama, and as a story information, provides a singular manner of drawing near the way of the sequence,” she informed Selection.

“And, in fact, having two fierce feminine protagonists combating for the reality whilst risking their lives makes for an entertaining rollercoaster.”

In this day and age, Finnish scripts have a tendency to be “extra bold than our investment,” however displays like “Lifeless Ladies Speaking” will “optimistically set the bar excessive.” 

“It motivates now not simplest the important thing creators however everybody who works at the sequence. I would like to peer a Nordic zombie drama-thriller set within the coldness of the iciness. Most likely I will have to pitch this to Mia?” 

Forward of Göteborg’s TV Drama Imaginative and prescient, Helsinki-filmi additionally debuted an unique trailer for much-anticipated “Icebreaker.” The display, directed by way of Pete Riski, can have its global premiere on AMC+ in Spain on Feb. 13. 

Led by way of actor Jessica Grabowsky, solid as a coast guard whose day is set to take a flip for the more severe, it introduces a bunch of survivors left on a stranded icebreaker. Quickly, they begin to disappear and one thing supernatural may well be at play.   

“Either one of those sequence mix one thing conversant in one thing sudden. ‘Icebreaker’ takes a thriller mystery to an unseen location: a literal icebreaker ploughing throughout the frozen sea. ‘Lifeless Ladies Speaking’ investigates a homicide case in an bizarre surrounding: a real crime podcast. I consider that those titillating ideas, mixed with sturdy feminine leads, are the original promoting issues of those sequence,” stated Ylönen.

“Icebreaker,” commissioned by way of Elisa Viihde, is sent by way of APC. “Lifeless Ladies Speaking” is commissioned by way of YLE. 

“Our global displays will proceed to concentrate on high-concept crime and mystery sequence, proceeding within the footsteps of our flagship sequence ‘Codename: Annika.’ One who, once more, merged one thing acquainted – an undercover cop – with one thing unfamiliar: the sector of artwork fraud. Our power has all the time lied in growing distinctive drama ideas with an impossible to resist hook and a human center.”