Moscow Noir (Swedish: Dirigenten) is a Swedish-Russian financial thriller television series. Set in Moscow in 1999, the series focuses on Tom Blixen (Adam Pålsson), a Swedish investment manager who is involved in a shady trade deal with a Russian oil company.[1]

Moscow Noir
SwedishDirigenten
Inspired by
The Conductor from Saint Petersburg
by
  • Camilla Grebe
  • Paul Leander-Engström
Directed byMikael Håfström
Johan Brisinger
Mårten Klingberg
Country of originSweden
Russia
Original languagesSwedish
English
Russian
No. of episodes8

Cast

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Production

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The series is based on the novel The Conductor from Saint Petersburg by Camilla Grebe and Paul Leander-Engström, adapted by Aleksi Bardy, Mia Ylönen, Max Barron. It was produced by Black Spark Film & TV and the producer was Piodor Gustafsson. The series consisted of eight episodes, four of which were directed by Mikael Håfström.[2][3][4]

Broadcasters

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The series was originally broadcast in Sweden on C More Entertainment and in Poland on Platforma Canal+. In the United Kingdom it was streamed on All4's Walter Presents, where it premiered on 13 September 2020.[1][4][5] In Australia it was broadcast on SBS.[6]

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1Mikael HåfströmAleksi Bardy & Mikael Håfström & Piodor GustafssonDecember 31, 2018 (2018-12-31)
2Mikael HåfströmAleksi Bardy & Mikael Håfström & Piodor GustafssonDecember 31, 2018 (2018-12-31)
3Mikael HåfströmMikael Håfström & Piodor Gustafsson & Max BarronDecember 31, 2018 (2018-12-31)
4Mikael HåfströmMia Ylönen & Mikael Håfström & Max BarronDecember 31, 2018 (2018-12-31)
5Johan BrisingerMia Ylönen & Piodor Gustafsson & Max BarronDecember 31, 2018 (2018-12-31)
6Johan BrisingerMia Ylönen & Ben Harris & Piodor Gustafsson & Max BarronDecember 31, 2018 (2018-12-31)
7Mårten KlingbergMax Barron & Piodor GustafssonDecember 31, 2018 (2018-12-31)
8Mårten KlingbergMax Barron & Piodor GustafssonDecember 31, 2018 (2018-12-31)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Moscow Noir and The Sect — two forays into Russia on Walter Presents". www.ft.com. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Moscow Noir". studiocanaltvseries.com. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  3. ^ Hopewell, John (15 October 2018). "Mipcom: Adam Pålsson, Paul Leander-Engström Talk 'Moscow Noir'". Variety. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Moscow Noir: Moscow Noir - Episode Guide". Channel 4. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  5. ^ Mullan, Eddie. "Ten TV shows to watch in September". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  6. ^ Moscow Noir | Drama, retrieved 22 January 2021
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