Sales agency Beta Cinema has boarded “Operation Napoleon – Tears of the Wolf,” a sequel to hit Nordic adventure “Operation Napoleon,” which sold to more than 40 countries, including the U.S., where Magnolia released it. Beta will launch sales at the American Film Market in Los Angeles.
“Operation Napoleon – Tears of the Wolf” sends Kristin and her team on a hunt for the “Tears of the Wolf” — a legendary stash of Nazi diamonds hidden during World War II. After witnessing a murder, Kristin uncovers the first clues and, together with Steve and Einar, deciphers fragmented wartime artifacts, lost musical notes, and encrypted codes.
Their journey spans Iceland, Finland and Germany, culminating in a high-stakes chase through Helsinki’s underground bunker system and a dramatic showdown in the Finland Archipelago. Pursued by brutal mercenaries and a deadly assassin, the trio must navigate twists, betrayals and historical secrets buried deep in Europe’s past.
Finnish director Jyri Kähönen (“Trackers,” “Bordertown,” “Ihon Alla”) is helming the English-language thriller, working from a script written again by Marteinn Thorisson (“Operation Napoleon,” “Jack Taylor,” “Niko”).
The cast features returning leads Vivian Ólafsdóttir (“It Hatched,” “Reykjavík 112”), Jack Fox (“Riviera,” “Sanditon,” “Cheaters”), and Icelandic acting icon Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (“Severance,” “Trapped,” “True Detective,” “Fantastic Beasts”). They are joined by Tom Weston-Jones (“True Things,” “Warrior,” “Copper”) and Laura Birn (“Void,” “The Crow,” “A Walk Among the Tombstones,” “Foundation”).
The film is shooting in Turku, the archipelago area in Finland, Iceland and Hamburg until Nov. 21.
It is produced by Anita Elsani and Alexander Klein for Germany’s Splendid Entertainment, and Kjartan Thor Thordarson of Iceland’s Sagafilm, alongside co-producing partners Take Two Studios and Elsani Film. The production is supported by Moin Filmfund, Business Finnland and the Iclandic Ministry of Industry and Innovation.
Sam Film will release theatrically in Iceland, Splendid Film in Germany.
Elsani stated, “The response to the first ‘Operation Napoleon’ has been truly overwhelming. The film became a genuine box office success in Iceland, and Beta Cinema sold the title to more than 40 countries worldwide, including the U.S. (Magnolia). On top of that, it performed exceptionally well for ZDF and across SVOD platforms. This strong national and international resonance fills us with confidence and enthusiasm for the sequel.”
Klein added, “For Splendid, ‘Operation Napoleon’ was one of last year’s most successful titles, outplaying major U.S. releases in the German VOD market. We are very much looking forward to the second part, which we have developed as an original story from the ground up.”
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