Studio 100 Film and Norwegian production company PictoryLand have announced that internationally acclaimed actor Mads Mikkelsen has joined the voice cast of the upcoming animated feature “North”. Mikkelsen will lend his voice to the character Severin, the father of young Kai, who is abducted by the Snow Queen. The new character was created as a heartfelt homage to Hans Christian Andersen, whose iconic fairy tale “The Snow Queen” forms the creative foundation of the film. Mikkelsen’s involvement marks a significant addition to the project, further elevating its international profile.
With recent leading roles in blockbuster productions such as “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”, Mikkelsen brings emotional depth and star power to “North” – and to the character of Severin, a figure who embodies wisdom, sorrow, and the timeless magic of storytelling. As a carpenter, he builds his son a beautiful sled for Christmas and grieves when the sled and the boy vanish.
The film’s emotional impact is further enriched by the music of renowned Norwegian composer Rolf Løvland (“Secret Garden”, “You Raise Me Up”), who contributes the original song “Finding You”, performed by Norwegian pop singer Maria Arredondo. This lyrical ballad reflects the themes of longing and connection that lie at the heart of the film’s journey.
Raymond Enoksen, one of Scandinavia’s leading film and television composers with over 200 productions to his name, has created the full orchestral score as well as the sweeping original track “True North”, which anchors the film’s sonic identity and amplifies its dramatic narrative.
“North” will be screened at the Marché du Film in Cannes on May 13th, at 11:30 AM at Olympia 9. A powerful new retelling of “The Snow Queen”, “North” blends emotional depth with Nordic magic – brought to life by world-class talent across voice, storytelling, and musical score.
“North” is directed by critically acclaimed fantasy author Bente Lohne and produced by Håkon Gundersen (“Flight of the Navigator”, “Free Jimmy”) and his company PictoryLand AS, in collaboration with the award-winning studio Anima Vitae. Ralph Guggenheim (“Toy Story”), co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, serves as consulting producer.
