The story of one woman’s struggle to find her place in life while freeing herself from the expectations of family and society plays out in The Dreamer: Becoming Karen Blixen. The series, a Viaplay original by Zentropa Entertainments, takes place in the 1930s and follows Blixen’s return to Denmark after many years in East Africa, from her lowest point to becoming a renowned writer. Connie Nielsen (Gladiator) stars as Karen Blixen in the series, which she also executive produces. Dunja Gry Jensen (Norskov) serves as creator, and Jeanette Nordahl (Wildland) directs.