On Thursday, March 30, the Danish historical drama "The Dreamer - Becoming Karen Blixen" will be available to stream for the first time in North America, exclusively on Viaplay. Portrayed with sensitivity and depth by acclaimed Danish actress Connie Nielsen (Gladiator, Wonder Woman), the six-episode series brings Karen Blixen’s inner world and journey to literary renown to life. To celebrate its premiere, see a film talk with Connie Nielsen in discussion with Kyle Reinhart, ASF's Manager of Cultural & Educational Programs, and Bruce Bro, Co-Founder and President of the National Foundation for Danish America.
"The Dreamer - Becoming Karen Blixen" is the story of one woman’s struggle to find her place in life while freeing herself from the expectations of family and society. Set in the 1930s, the series opens as a middle-aged Karen Blixen returns to Denmark a penniless, sick divorcee, forced to depend on her family for help after years of living independently in Kenya. As Blixen slowly reignites her creative spark, the series immerses audiences into visualizations of her interior life and the magical universe of her beloved works such as “Seven Gothic Tales,” “Babette’s Feast” and “Out of Africa.”
Supporting cast includes Lars Mikkelsen (The Witcher, House of Cards, Face to Face) and Lochlann Ó Mearáin (That Dirty Black Bag, Outlander), along with an incredible ensemble of award-winning Nordic actors Hanne Uldal, Joachim Fjelstrup, Lene Maria Christensen, Solbjørg Højfeldt, and Johannes Kuhnke
All six episodes of "The Dreamer - Becoming Karen Blixen" will be available to stream exclusively on Viaplay beginning Thursday, March 30. The series is in Danish and English. For more information, please visit
www.viaplay.com.
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