Noomi Rapace (Prometheus) and Millicent Simmonds (A Quiet Place) are set to star in the dystopian thriller No Man’s Land, Deadline reports. Vasilisa Kuzmina will write and direct the film, which is said to have elements of “The Handmaid’s Tale” and the ritualistic tension of Midsommar. Rapace stars as Magda, the enigmatic and resilient leader […]
Noomi Rapace (Prometheus) and Millicent Simmonds (A Quiet Place) are set to star in the dystopian thriller No Man’s Land, Deadline reports.
Vasilisa Kuzmina will write and direct the film, which is said to have elements of “The Handmaid’s Tale” and the ritualistic tension of Midsommar.
Rapace stars as Magda, the enigmatic and resilient leader of an entirely female-led community she built in the wake of a devastating civil war. Simmonds plays Elle, a devoted follower in Magda’s cause.
The feature opens as Magda’s son returns from the front to this world without men, with his arrival stirring a growing unease among the group. As the women’s hostility mounts and unimaginable violence begins to unfold, he comes to fear that the truth about what they’ve built — and what they’ve done to protect it — may cost him his life.
The film draws inspiration from real events in Hungary between the 1910s and 1920s, when a tightly knit group of women in a small village, led by a charismatic figure known as Auntie Suzy, began murdering their abusive husbands in an effort to reclaim control of their lives. Known as the Angel Makers of Nagyrév, the group killed between 50 and several hundred men.
No Man’s Land is set to begin shooting in Spain in April 2026.
Juliana Lubin is producing with Frank Ariza’s AF Films in association with Boom Films and Rapace, who also serves as executive producer.
AF Films will distribute in Spain. Goodfellas will launch sales at the American Film Market next week.
“Producing No Man’s Land has been one of the most ambitious and creatively fulfilling experiences of my career,” said Ariza. “At AF Films, we’ve built a legacy of producing stories that challenge audiences while showcasing the depth of European cinema — and this film is no exception.”
Ariza continues, “Shooting in Spain allows us to bring authenticity and atmosphere to Vasilisa’s powerful vision, blending striking artistry with emotional truth. It’s a project that pushes boundaries, unites remarkable talent, and reflects exactly the kind of daring, world-class filmmaking we’re proud to champion.”
