Berlin: Film Republic Boards Coming-of-Age Film ‘Eden’ (Exclusive)

London-based sales agency Film Republic has boarded Finnish film “Eden” as it prepares for the European Film Market in Berlin.

The company has released a teaser for the film.“Eden,” the debut feature film by Ulla Heikkilä, is produced by Miia Haavisto from Tekele Productions.

It will be released in Finland in the summer by Nordisk Film.A coming-of-age film about a religious summer camp, Eden tells the story through the eyes of three youths who are torn between ideology, independence and falling in love.Heikkilä said: “It’s been a wonderful experience to be making a coming-of-age film.

For me, youth is condensed humanity: it’s almost like being an adult but not having had the time to get used to all the drama that life consists of.

The bliss and the pain of growing up move me, maybe because I’m still feeling both all the time.

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