Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation

Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation is a 2012 spy film directed by Danish director Kathrine Windfeld. The film was supported by the Swedish Film Institute. It is the first part of a trilogy. Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation preceded Agent Hamilton But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter.

While filming in Jordan the film crew employed about 80 local contributors. The Swedish Embassy pointed out The Royal Film Commission had been very helpful during preproduction and shooting of Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation. Swedens diplomatic misson screened the film on the National Day of Sweden 2013 at the AlHussein Cultural Center in Amman as proof for the close cultural cooperation between Sweden and Jordan. The films executive producer Johan Mardell explained to The Jordan Times a great deal of the film had been shot in Jordan, including parts of the story when the action seems to take place in Eritrea or Somalia. He expressed how greatly hed appreciated the local support.In January 2012 Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation was Swedens Noblockbuster. Consequently, by the end of January 2012 SF International Sales had already been able to sell it to more than ten foreign markets. At the end of the year it was due to 512,661 admissions recognised as the most successful Swedish film in his home country in 2012. On the occasion of this film adaption Carl Hamilton was compared to James Bond. ........

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