Avgrunden premiere

September 12, 2023

The Swedish disaster film Avgrunden (internationally titled The Abyss) had its primary theatrical premiere in Sweden on September 15, 2023.

 

Release Timeline

  • Gala Premiere: Special gala screenings were held in Stockholm and Tampere on September 13, 2023.
  • Advance Screenings: Early previews took place at select cinemas, such as Nordisk Film Bio, on September 14, 2023.
  • Theatrical Release: The film opened to the general public in Swedish cinemas on September 15, 2023.
  • Digital/Streaming Premiere: Following its theatrical run, the film premiered globally on Netflix on February 16, 2024.

 

Film Overview

  • Plot: Set in Kiruna, the story follows Frigga (played by Tuva Novotny), a security manager at the Kiirunavaara mine, as she struggles to save her family and the town during a catastrophic collapse.
  • Cast: The film features several notable actors, including Kardo Razzazi, Peter Franzén, and Young Royals star Edvin Ryding.
  • Significance: It was marketed as Sweden's first large-scale disaster movie and was the most expensive Swedish film production of 2023.

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