Young Gerda sets off into the great unknown in search of her friend Kai, who has simply disappeared. On her journey, Gerda makes friends with a gander, a horse, a reindeer, and a kind witch, unaware that a hostile enemy is watching her: the evil Snow Queen and her gargoyle apprentice, Louie. The Snow Queen has abducted Kai and keeps him prisoner in her ice palace way up in the freezing north of Norway. Together, Gerda and Kai escape, arriving back home just in time for the happiest holiday ever.
North is a captivating family adventure inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. Set against the breathtaking beauty of Norwegian landscapes, the film brings to life a magical realm filled with wonder and enchantment. Combining a compelling narrative with stunning visuals and rich soundscapes, North offers a timeless story of courage, resilience, and the transformative power of love, making it an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
„North” will have its world premiere in November 2025 and will be released by Norsk Filmdistribution in the Nordic market.
Production data
- Format
- 85 minutes
- Production Year(s)
- 2025
- Target Age
- Family
- Style
- 3D Animation (CGI)
- Type
- Movie
- Resolution
- HD
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Produced By
- Haakon Gundersen
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Production Status
- Completed
- Planned Delivery
- Q2 2025
Crew
- Director
- Bente Lohne
- Production Company
- PictoryLand AS
- Producer
- Haakon Gundersen ("Flight of the Navigator"; "Free Jimmy")
- Screenwriter
- Bente Lohne (critically acclaimed fantasy author)
- Consulting Producer
- Ralph Guggenheim the producer of the Academy Award-winning “Toy Story” and co-founder of Pixar Animation
- Story inspired by
- Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen
- Animation Studio
- Anima Vitae (Moominvalley; "Niko - Beyond the Northern Lights")
