A Day and a Half Directed by Fares Fares Premiers on Netflix September 1 - Get a First Look at the Film

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Today, Netflix unveiled a first look and announced the premiere date for the Swedish drama thriller A Day and a Half. The film is directed by Fares Fares (Westworld, Chernobyl), who is making his directorial debut and stars as one of the lead actors. The film will also feature Alexej Manvelov (Chernobyl, Top Dog) and Alma Pöysti (Tove, Fallen leaves) in the lead roles. A Day and A Half will launch globally on Netflix on September 1.

Fares Fares, director and one of the lead actors in the film, says: “I feel very proud of this film and I’m incredibly happy that the whole world will be able to see it soon!”

About A Day and a Half

To reunite with his daughter, Artan (Alexej Manvelov) takes his ex-wife Louise (Alma Pöysti) hostage and embarks on a thrilling and emotion-charged road trip with her and police officer Lukas (Fares Fares). The journey takes them through rural Sweden during a hot summer, all while having police on their heels.

Cast: Fares Fares, Alexej Manvelov, Alma Pöysti, Stina Ekblad, Bengt C.W. Carlsson, Annica Liljeblad, Annika Hallin, Johni Tadi

Director: Fares Fares

Screenwriters: Fares Fares, Peter Smirnakos

Executive producer: Johan Hedman 

Producers: Christina Legkova, Hanna Lundmark

The Swedish language film is inspired by true events and is set to be released globally on Netflix on September 1, 2023. 

www.netflix.com/adayandahalf 

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