02/09/2009

The Copenhagen-based sales company TrustNordisk has a busy festival schedule this month with three films selected in Venice, seven in Toronto and one in San Sebastian.

The Swedish thriller The Ape [+see also:
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The Swedish animation film for adults Metropia [+see also:
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Another five TrusNordisk titles will travel to Toronto (September 10-19): the Danish drama Applause [+see also:
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As for This is Love [+see also:
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