Norwegian Film Fund backs Gaarder project starring Askel Hennie

The Norwegian Film Fund, which today (Monday) allocated $5.1 million (Euros 3.8m) for four new features, reserved $1.8m (Eu1.4m) for the adaptation of Norwegian author Jostein Gaarder's 1994 novel. Set just before Christmas, the film follows 13-year-old Cecilie, who is confined to bed with a serious disease. One night she ...

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