“This prize goes to a series that for us represents a unique combination of breathtaking locations, skilled direction, exquisite camerawork, superb acting and an enthralling storyline. And the winner of the Special Jury Prize goes to TROM.”
TROM, the first-ever drama series from the Faroe Islands, has won the prestigious Golden Nymph Award in the Fiction Category at the 61st Monte-Carlo Television Festival. The Viaplay original stars Ulrich Thomsen (Who also won for best actor), Maria Rich and Olaf Johannessen, and is produced by Rikke Ennis for REinvent Studios in co-production with Kyk Pictures, True North and ZDF/ARTE.
The six-part show, which premiered on Viaplay in February to critical and commercial acclaim, follows journalist Hannis Martinsson (Thomsen), who receives a message from Sonja, a young Faroese woman who claims she is Hannis’ daughter and that her life is in danger. Reluctantly returning home to the Faroes to investigate, Hannis discovers Sonja’s body in the waters of a whale hunt. His search for answers soon brings him into conflict with local detective Karla Mohr (Rich) as he uncovers a web of secrets in the close-knit community – but how far is he willing to go to learn the truth?
Creator, Writer and Executive Producer, Torfinnur Jákupsson on the nomination: “Some dreams are worth losing sleep over. The making of this series has been a journey from the unimaginable to proving the impossible and inspiring a new generation of Faroese filmmakers. It is a nice surprise and a great honour to be nominated. Credit to Viaplay for creating a platform to showcase more local Nordic voices, to REinvent Studios for championing this dream into a reality, and everyone involved from beginning to end. Just being recognized means more than you think.”
‘TROM’ is written by Torfinnur Jákupsson and Donna Sharpe (‘West of Liberty), and is based on bestselling novels by award-winning Faroese author Jógvan Isaksen, and directed by Kasper Barfoed (‘Dicte: Crime Reporter’) and Davíð Óskar Olafsson (‘The Valhalla Murders’) and Peter Ahlén.