Young Gerda sets off into the great unknown in search of her friend Kai, who has mysteriously vanished. On her journey, Gerda makes friends with people, birds, beasts, and a kind witch, unaware that a hostile, unseen enemy, the Snow Queen and her devil apprentice, Luiz, are watching her. The evil queen keeps Kai prisoner in her ice palace way up north in Finnmark, Norway. Together, Gerda and Kai escape from her clutches, arriving back home just in time for the happiest winter 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 Nordisk Film Distribution 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
- in Post-Production
- 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