Norwegian Cod Doc Heads to Thessaloniki Fest

Norwegian director Guro Bjerk's documentary, "In Cod We Trust," is scheduled to compete in the Newcomer Competition at the Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival. The film, shot in Båtsfjord, Norway, a community where cod is central to life, delves into the essence of home and belonging.

Bjerk describes the village as a place where residents possess a rare sense of safety, trust, and openness. The documentary aims to showcase the warm and humorous nature of its inhabitants, set against the backdrop of a remote fishing locale.

International sales company Rise and Shine has acquired the distribution rights for "In Cod We Trust." The company's co-founder highlighted the film's relevance to countries experiencing similar issues in their fishing industries due to overfishing and climate change. The film's uplifting humor is expected to connect with a wide international audience.

"In Cod We Trust" is produced by Benedikte Bredesen of F(X) Productions in Norway, with co-production support from Wacky Tie Films in Finland. The winner of the Thessaloniki Newcomer Competition becomes eligible for an Oscar nomination.