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Feature film There's Something in the Barn

The life dream of the Nordheims comes true: going back to their roots and moving to their old family farm in the Norwegian Mountains. Unfortunately, they are sharing this dream with one of the trickier mythical creatures in Nordic folklore: the Barn Elf.

This gnome-like Santa will turn the family’s life into hell and torment. To survive them the rules are simple: no bright lights, no loud sounds, and most important of all - always put out a bowl of porridge on Christmas Eve. 

Production and distribution

Production Year:
2023
Production country:
Norway
Release date (national):
2023-11-10
Production company:
74 Entertainment AS
Producer:
Kjetil Omberg
Jørgen Storm Rosenberg
Sales agent:
Charades

Director

  • Magnus Martens

    Magnus Martens (b. 1973) Educated at London Film School (1993-1996), Magnus has been working with comedy every since. He is one of the most established commercial directors in Norway. Besides a career in commercials, he has worked as a director and writer for television just as long, making him one of the top comedy writers / directors working in Norway today.

    As a writer/director, he has developed a unique sense of comedic sensibility – resulting in a clear and definite style and voice. His short films, and feature-debut “United” (2003) did very well both at the Norwegian box-office and international festivals.

    Right now he´s prepping a new tv-series – shooting this winter, for a fall release.

    Magnus Martens

Festivals

2023:
Fantastic Fest
2023:
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
2023:
Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia

Crew

Director:
Magnus Martens
Screenplay:
Aleksander Kirkwood Brown

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