Nominated writers: Wilhelm Behrman and Niklas Rockström

CALIPHATE (Kalifat)
Sweden, 2020
8x45’
Nominated writers: Wilhelm Behrman and Niklas Rockström
Director: Goran Kapetanovic
Producer: Tomas Michaelsson
Produced by Filmlance for SVT
National premiere: 12 January 2020
International sales: Endemol Shine International

The thriller Caliphate is centring on five young women, whose fate is intertwined in an examination of how religious fundamentalism can seduce individuals and destroy lives. Based on an idea by Wilhelm Behrman, who has created the series together with Niklas Rockström. The Guldbagge awarded director Goran Kapetanovic has directed. The series is shot in Stockholm and in Jordan.

Read our interview with nominated writers Wilhelm Behrman and Niklas Rockstöm HERE.