Headhunters movie jo nesbo
Aksel is an extremely skilled actor, and has all the necessary qualities to shape the role. We're making a breathtaking suspense thriller in Jo Nesbo's spirit, and needed an actor with an exceptional register. " To me, Aksel was the only candidate for the lead in HEADHUNTERS. It went on to win the audience award at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, and was the bestselling Norwegian film internationally the same year.
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Attracting excellent reviews and a selling 280 000 tickets during its theatrical run, Buddy became a huge success in Norway. His career took off in earnest after Jonny Vang, and with the blockbuster Buddy, directed by HEADHUNTERS director Morten Tyldum, he established himself as the most popular young actor in Norway. He's had an impressive career in theatre and film, most recently in the upcoming British film Age of Heroes, directed by Adrian Vitoria.Īksel has played the lead in a number of Norwegian films, including Jonny Vang (2003), Buddy (2003), Hawaii, Oslo (2004) and Uno (2004), on which he also served as screenwriter and director. Aksel Hennie has received the Best Norwegian Actor award at both the Amanda Awards and the Kosmorama Film Festival, and has made his mark at a number of international festivals as well. " A true nail biter that pleases from first to last frame" - Travis Keune, We Are Movie GeeksĪksel is one of Norway's most popular and profiled actors, last seen in Max Manus (2008) and A Somewhat Gentle Man (2010). Immaculately paced and conceived beautifully." - Don Simpson, Smells Like Screen Spirit Crowd pleasing and doesn't pander" - Drew McWeeny, Hitfix " A shart heist flick with tricks up it's sleeves" "Cutthroat with a smile" "Thrilling right up to the end" - Cole Abaius, Film School Rejects " Purely entertaining, refreshingly unique." - Jason Gargano, Cincinnati City Beat " Snappy and smart" - Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times " Moves at top speed, bound to be a crowd-pleaser" - Screen International " A gem - it sets the bar for quality genre thrillers" - Twitchfilm HEADHUNTERS is based on Jo Nesbo's best-selling thriller from 2008. When his beautiful gallery owner wife introduces him to a former mercenary in the possession of an extremely valuable painting, he decides to risk it all to get his hands on it, and in doing so discovers something which makes him a hunted man. Roger is living a life of luxury well beyond his means, and stealing art to subsidize his expensive lifestyle. HEADHUNTERS stars the talented Aksel Hennie (Max Manus) as Roger, a charming scoundrel and Norway's most accomplished headhunter. Rated: R for for bloody violence including some grisly images, strong sexual content and nudity. * Most external filmography links go to The Internet Movie Database.