The Swedish Torpedo

Urban Sales Acquires Frida Kempff’s Swimming Drama

Paris-based Urban Sales has boarded Frida Kempff’s The Swedish Torpedo, a swimming drama set against the backdrop of the Second World War that is world premiering in Toronto’s Centrepiece section next month.

Story and Cast

Set in the summer of 1939, the film is inspired by the true story of Sally Bauer, a Swedish single mother who wants to pursue her dream of becoming the first Scandinavian woman to swim across the English Channel amid pressure from society and her family who threaten to take her son away from her.

Josefin Neldén, whose recent roles include Ali Abbasi’s Border and Jesper Ganslandt’s 438 Days, plays Bauer and Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Lisa Carlehed, and Cecilia Milocco round out the local cast.

Production and Release

The Swedish Torpedo is produced by Momento Film’s Erik Andersson, David Herdies, and Michael Krotkiewski, and backed by SVT, TV4, Film I Väst, Proximus & Amrion, Velvet Films, and Inland Film Company.

Kempff co-wrote the script with Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten. TriArt Film will release the film in Scandinavia, and Frédéric Corvez’s Paris-based Urban is handling international sales for the rest of the world.

About the Director

Frida Kempff is a Swedish director known for her debut fiction feature Knocking, which premiered at 2021’s Sundance and at Sitges. Her credits also include feature documentary Winter Buoy and short film Bathing Micky which won a jury prize in Cannes.

Reception

Florencia Gil, head of sales at Urban, first spotted the title at Les Arcs Film Festival where it won the Work in Progress 22D Music Award. She described the film as “an empowering period piece.”

Momento called Kempff “one of Sweden’s most talented and bold directors” and cited her “compelling stories about multilayered women who walk their own path, and don’t let the surrounding society’s view and expectations reduce or limit them.”

Conclusion

The Swedish Torpedo is a powerful and inspiring film that tells the true story of a woman who defies societal norms to pursue her dreams. With a talented cast and crew, this film is sure to captivate audiences around the world.

FAQs

* When is the film set to premiere?
The film is set to premiere in Toronto’s Centrepiece section next month.
* Who plays the lead role of Sally Bauer?
Josefin Neldén plays the lead role of Sally Bauer.
* Who is producing the film?
Momento Film’s Erik Andersson, David Herdies, and Michael Krotkiewski are producing the film.
* Who is handling international sales for the film?
Frédéric Corvez’s Paris-based Urban is handling international sales for the film.