Paullina Simons’ international bestseller tells the story of a love triangle set against the backdrop of the siege of Leningrad in 1941.

Martyn Hall of ITA Productions Limited has secured the rights to produce a film based upon The Bronze Horseman.

Paullina Simons’ international bestselling novel tells the story of a love triangle set against the backdrop of the siege of Leningrad in 1941. It is currently in circulation in 26 countries.

The screenplay has been written by Simons and the film will be directed by Sash Andranikian in his feature debut.

Filming is planned for 2014 in the UK, Russia and the US.

Dan Hubbard is casting director for the film.