Joachim Rønning
Joachim Rønning | |
|---|---|
 Ronning in 2025 | |
| Born | 30 May 1972 Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
Joachim Rønning (born 30 May 1972) is a Norwegian film director, producer, and writer best known for the Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated Kon-Tiki and the Disney action-adventure films Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales starring Johnny Depp and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil starring Angelina Jolie. Rønning's films have grossed more than 1.3 billion dollars at the box office.[1] Rønning's most recent work is directing Disney's Young Woman and the Sea starring Daisy Ridley.[2]
Early life
Rønning grew up in Sandefjord, Norway, a small coastal town south of Oslo. At the age of 12, his parents bought their first home video camera. According to Rønning, "...it was a bulky affair, but it was love at first sight."[3] He spent his teenage years making short films and shooting commercials for local businesses, often using homemade camera rigs strapped to skateboards. When asked what inspired him to become a filmmaker, Rønning said his father being a part of the local theater company immersed his young self with experience of sitting backstage and having views of the productions' inner workings.
In 1992, he attended Stockholms Filmskola in Sweden, graduating in 1994.[4]
Career
In 2006, Rønning and Espen Sandberg directed their feature film debut, Bandidas,[5] starring Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek, and written and produced by French filmmaker Luc Besson.
In December 2008, Rønning's first Norwegian film, Max Manus: Man of War,[6] premiered.[7] Max Manus was the highest-grossing Norwegian movie of all time, at over 1.2 million tickets sold in Norway.[8] The film's North American premiere was at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival.[9]
Kon-Tiki premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2012. In 2013, Kon-Tiki was nominated for both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award in the best foreign language category.[10] This is the first Norwegian film to be nominated for the awards.
The success of Kon-Tiki led to Rønning and Sandberg directing a film in the Pirates of the Caribbean[11] franchise for Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney. Filmed on location in Australia, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales went on to earn close to US$800 million at the box office worldwide.[12][13]
Rønning's next movie Maleficent: Mistress of Evil starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer for Disney, premiered in the fall of 2019 to become the third highest October release of all time and eventually grossing half a billion dollars worldwide.[14][15]
His next feature was Young Woman and The Sea, starring Daisy Ridley, which tells the story of Gertrude Ederle's historic swim across the English Channel.[16] The production of the movie was challenging due to Rønning's desire to shoot everything in open water.[17] The film premiered in May 2024 to critical acclaim.[18][19] He described this work as "the most intense movie [he's] ever done", alluding to his dedication to make sure that the story be shot on the open sea.[20]
Upcoming projects
In January 2023, Rønning took the helm of the next chapter in the Tron franchise for Disney.[21] The film, titled Tron: Ares, will star Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Jeff Bridges, Jodi Turner-Smith, and Evan Peters.[22] Tron: Ares is slated for release in 2025.[23]
Rønning is involved in many projects including Origin for Paramount Studios and Bruckheimer.[24] Rønning is also set to direct an adaptation of the last Michael Crichton novel, Micro.[25] The KISS biopic, Shout It Out Loud, named from one of the band's songs, will be directed and produced by Rønning.[26] McG is in talks to replace him as director.[27]
Rønning will also be directing Here Be Monsters, a sci-fi thriller that he co-wrote with his brother Andreas Rønning.[28]
Rønning also referenced he has "a couple of projects" that may be set in Europe. Noting that he would like for his next opus to be "something that [he's] developed [himself].[29]
Filmography
Director
Solo works
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kubisten | Short film Also writer |
| 2017 | Doomsday | Television film Also executive producer |
| 2019 | Maleficent: Mistress of Evil | |
| 2024 | Young Woman and the Sea | Also executive producer |
| 2025 | Tron: Ares | Post-production |
Co-directed with Espen Sandberg
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Dag 1 | Short film |
| 2006 | Bandidas | |
| 2008 | Max Manus: Man of War | Nominated – Amanda Award for Best Direction |
| 2012 | Kon-Tiki | Palm Springs International Film Festival for Directors to Watch Nominated – Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film Nominated – Amanda Award for Best Direction Nominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film Nominated – Satellite Award for Best Foreign Language Film |
| 2014—2016 | Marco Polo | Television series Directed episodes "The Wayfarer" and "The Wolf and the Deer" Executive produced 20 episodes + special episode "One Hundred Eyes" |
| 2017 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales |
Executive producer with Espen Sandberg
- Beatles (2014)
Personal life
Rønning married philanthropist Amanda Hearst in 2019.[30]
References
- ^ "Top Lifetime Grosses, Worldwide - Films". Box Office Mojo. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Young Woman and the Sea | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (31 May 2024). "How Spielberg's 'E.T.' Sent 10-Year-Old Joachim Rønning On Endless Quest Leading To 'Young Woman And The Sea': The Film That Lit My Fuse". Deadline. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Lisa (18 September 2020). "HALL OF FAME - Read about our alumni working in the film industry!". Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Rønning, Joachim; Sandberg, Espen (18 January 2006), Bandidas (Action, Comedy, Crime), Penélope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Steve Zahn, EuropaCorp, TF1 Films Production, A.J.O.Z. Films, retrieved 16 September 2024
- ^ Rønning, Joachim; Sandberg, Espen (3 September 2010), Max Manus (Action, Biography, Crime), Aksel Hennie, Agnes Kittelsen, Nicolai Cleve Broch, B&T Film, Filmkameratene, Miso Film, retrieved 16 September 2024
- ^ "Max Manus | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Ighanian, Catherine Gonsholt (20 December 2021). ""Askepott"-filmen på Topp ti-liste". VG (in Norwegian). Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (3 September 2009). "Cross-Continental Buzz: Scandi pics". Variety. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Oscar Celebrates: Foreign Language Films | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences". www.oscars.org. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (29 May 2013). "'Kon-Tiki' Helmers Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg Land 'Pirates Of The Caribbean 5'". Deadline. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Top Lifetime Grosses". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Kelley, Seth (28 May 2017). "'Pirates of the Caribbean' Sails Toward $300 Million Opening Weekend Worldwide". Variety. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (3 October 2017). "'Pirates 5' Director Joachim Ronning in Talks for 'Maleficent' Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (9 December 2020). "Disney Takes Plunge On 'Young Woman And The Sea'; 'Star Wars' Daisy Ridley, 'Kon-Tiki's Joachim Rønning Team On Tale Of First Woman To Swim English Channel". Deadline. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (1 June 2024). "'Young Woman and the Sea': Daisy Ridley Trained for Months to Play Female Swimming Champion and Shot Scenes Until Her Lips Turned Blue". Variety. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Young Woman and the Sea | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Laffly, Tomris (30 May 2024). "'Young Woman and the Sea' Review: Daisy Ridley Stuns and Earns Your Tears in This Beautifully Classical Movie". Variety. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (7 November 2024). "International Disruptors: Joachim Rønning On Why He Felt "An Obligation" To Bring Swimming Champion Trudy Ederle's Story To Light In 'Young Woman And The Sea' & What To Expect In 'Tron: Ares'". Deadline. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (19 January 2023). "Disney Moving On 'Tron: Ares'; Joachim Rønning In Talks To Helm Jared Leto In Sci-Fi Sequel: The Dish". Deadline. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Vary, Adam B. (29 April 2024). "Jeff Bridges Returning for 'Tron: Ares,' Says De-Aged Character in 'Tron: Legacy' Looked 'More Like Bill Maher Than Myself'". Variety. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Frank (29 February 2024). "Disney Debuts First Look for 'TRON: Ares'". The Walt Disney Company. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (4 January 2017). "'Pirates' Pair Joachim Rønning & Jerry Bruckheimer Reunite On Paramount Sci-Fi Pitch 'Origin'". Deadline. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ McNary, Dave (6 April 2017). "'Pirates of the Caribbean' Director Joachim Rønning in Talks for Michael Crichton's 'Micro'". Variety. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (21 April 2021). "Netflix Near Deal On KISS Biopic 'Shout It Out Loud;' Joachim Rønning To Direct Film With Leaders Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons Center Stage". Deadline. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (12 September 2024). "McG In Final Talks To Direct KISS Biopic 'Shout It Out Loud' As Project Lands At STX Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (2 March 2018). "'Pirates 5' Director Joachim Ronning to Direct Sci-Fi Thriller 'Here There Be Monsters' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (7 November 2024). "International Disruptors: Joachim Rønning On Why He Felt "An Obligation" To Bring Swimming Champion Trudy Ederle's Story To Light In 'Young Woman And The Sea' & What To Expect In 'Tron: Ares'". Deadline. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Inside Amanda Hearst and Joachim Rønning's Stunning Hearst Castle Wedding". Town & Country. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2024.