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GKIDS and Charades Board Medieval Horror Romance 'Pesta' Ahead of EFM Showcase

The project debuts to buyers at the European Film Market's Annecy Animation Showcase to build financing and pre-sales.

Overview

  • Charades will present the film on Feb. 13 at the European Film Market in Berlin as part of the Annecy Animation Showcase.
  • Writer-director Hanne Berkaak makes her feature debut with a romance-horror set in 1349 Norway during the Black Death, drawing on folklore and medieval gore.
  • Norway’s Mikrofilm leads production with Rosalie Films and Knudsen Pictures, while Charades is co-producing and handling international sales.
  • GKIDS is attached for U.S. distribution, with Animation Addicts set for Germany and Norsk Filmdistribusjon for Norway.
  • The film remains in development for a planned 2029 release and has received support from Creative Europe MEDIA and Norwegian institutions, plus the Eurimages Development Award at Cartoon Movie.