Description
A Left Bank Pictures/Yellow Bird/TKBC series co-produced with Masterpiece, TV4, Film i Skåne and the CopenhagenFilm Fund, in cooperation with ARD Degeto and with the support of the Ystad Österlen Filmfond and the Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa for BBC One. Distributed by BBC Studios Distribution and Banijay Rights.
A gripping mini-series for the BBC, starring Kenneth Branagh as famous detective Kurt Wallander
In this superb adaptation of six intense Wallander tales, Kenneth Branagh takes on the role of the tortured hero. He inhabits the character effortlessly and to great acclaim - winning a BAFTA for his portrayal of the heavy drinking and moody cop, as he maintains the natural Scandinavian reserve whilst adding his own subtle touches
Despite an English lead, these magnificent films remain faithful to Mankell's best-selling source material and are still set and shot in the incomparable and haunting beauty of Sweden's Skane region. Broadcasting to impressive viewing figures and great critical acclaim, this latest interpretation has only added to the 20 year success story of this captivating character.
Additional Information
Awards:
- International Emmy Award Winner for Best Performance By An Actor: Kenneth Branagh, Wallander
Ratings:
- Series 3 was again a huge success for BBC One, winning the slot with an average viewership of 5.9m and a 24% share