The Czech coproducer Sirena Films has been participated in several recent Scandinavian productions including the Norwegian series Heavy Water War, the Danish series 1864, the Norwegian fairy tale Journey to the Christmas Star and the internationally successful historical film A Royal Affair.

The 38 day shoot started at the end of February at locations including Kost Castle, the Repora Museum and St. Agnes Convent. The screenplay of the film is based on a best-selling fantasy book series The Shamer Chronicles written by Lene Kaaberbøl and tells the story of a teenage girl Dina who unwittingly inherits her mother’s supernatural abilities. People who look into her eyes can see their own souls reflected and feel their hidden guilt revealed. When her mother is captured by the ruler Dunark, Dina must find a way to free herself. 

The star-filled cast features Peter Plaugborg, Jakob Oftebro, Soren Malling, Stina Ekblad and Allan Hyde.

The total budget of the film is 157 million CZK (5.6 m EUR) and the Czech spend will reach 74 million CZK (2.7 m EUR). Trust Nordiskhas international sales rights. The Danish premiere of The Shamer’s Daughter is planned for the spring 2015.

“We are really glad Scandiavian filmmakers are so interested in shooting in the Czech Republic. One of the reasons is undoubtedly the fact that many of them have received support from Czech state funds. The Shamer’s Dauhgter is receiving both tax incentives and a grant for minority productions from the State Fund for Cinematography,”  said Nela Cajthlamlova of the Czech Film Commission.