Norwegian Oscar Entry ‘Growth of the Soil’ Sells to North America, U.K., Germany, Spain and More

Variety • 11/10/2026 – 11/11/2026

Summary

Beta Cinema has secured major distribution deals for Hans Petter Moland’s film “Growth of the Soil,” which is Norway’s entry for best international feature film at the 99th Academy Awards. The film has been sold in North America, the U.K., Germany, Spain, and other regions. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and had its European premiere at San Sebastián, where it won two major awards.

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