Archive · 17 Nov 2025
B-Reel Films Adapts Swedish Bestseller 'When The Cranes Fly South' into a Movie
A company called B-Reel Films is going to make a movie based on a Swedish book that won an award called 'When The Cranes Fly South'.
This book is about an old man thinking about his life.
B-Reel Films is also making a crime show for Netflix called 'The Case' with a writer who worked on 'Lupin'.
They also finished another movie based on a book called 'Bloody Men' which will come out in 2026.
B-Reel Films likes to make their own choices about what movies and shows to create.
B-Reel Films is creating a movie adaptation of the 2024 Swedish Book of the Year, 'When The Cranes Fly South'.
The book follows an elderly man reflecting on his life, relationships, and childhood.
Oskar Söderlund is writing the screenplay for the 'When The Cranes Fly South' adaptation.
B-Reel Films is also producing a five-episode Swedish crime drama for Netflix called 'The Case', co-written by 'Lupin' creator George Kay.
The company's adaptation of 'Jävla Karlar' ('Bloody Men') has finished production and is slated for release in 2026.
- Who
- B-Reel Films, Lisa Ridzén (author), Oskar Söderlund (writer), George Kay (writer), Jakob Oftebro, Peter Andersson, Kristoffer Nyholm
- What
- Adapting 'When The Cranes Fly South' into a movie and producing a new Netflix crime drama 'The Case'.
- When
- Book released in 2024, 'When The Cranes Fly South' movie adaptation is in the works, 'The Case' to be released next year, 'Jävla Karlar' ('Bloody Men') movie adaptation wrapped and to be released in 2026.
- Where
- Stockholm-based B-Reel Films (Sweden), with 'The Case' a UK-Sweden production.
- Why
- To adapt acclaimed literary works into film and television for global audiences, and to pursue passion projects independently.
B-Reel Films' Independent Approach
Large Producer-Distributor Groups
Decision Making
B-Reel Films' Independent Approach
B-Reel Films maintains independence, with the four partners deciding what projects to pursue based on their passion.
Large Producer-Distributor Groups
Part of larger groups implies external decisions may influence project selection.
Agility
B-Reel Films' Independent Approach
Being an independent, smaller company allows B-Reel Films to move quickly.
Large Producer-Distributor Groups
Larger structures might have more bureaucracy, potentially slowing down decision-making.
- Book Adaptation
- 'When The Cranes Fly South' by Lisa Ridzén
- Producer
- B-Reel Films
- Writer for 'When The Cranes Fly South'
- Oskar Söderlund
- Netflix Drama
- 'The Case'
- Writer for 'The Case'
- George Kay
- Director for 'The Case'
- Kristoffer Nyholm
- Actors in 'The Case'
- Jakob Oftebro, Peter Andersson
- Upcoming Film
- 'Jävla Karlar' ('Bloody Men') adaptation