SF Studios and Hannes Holm to make epic family film based on Sagan om Karl-Bertil Jonssons julafton

13 March 2020 - Last updated 15 June 2020

SF Studios and renowned director Hannes Holm (A Man Called Ove, Ted – Show Me Love) will reunite to make a family film of one of Sweden’s most beloved Christmas tales, Sagan om Karl-Bertil Jonssons julafton (Christopher’s Christmas Mission), based on Tage Danielsson’s book from 1964 and animated short film from 1975. It will be a film for the whole family and appeal to all generations. The film will be produced by SF Studios in collaboration with SVT and Film i Väst. Production will start in the fall 2020 and the film will premiere around Christmas 2021. 

Read the Swedish press release