Stars: Anders Dahlberg, Åsmund Brede Eike, Elg Elgesem
Storyline
In the year 1206 Norway is raged by civil war. The King's illegitimate infant son, Håkon Håkonsson, which half the kingdom wants killed off, is guarded in secrecy by two men. A story which changed the course of the country's history.
Cast: Anders Dahlberg -
Aslak
Åsmund Brede Eike -
Ståle
Elg Elgesem -
Frikk
Pål Sverre Hagen -
Gisle
Thorbjørn Harr -
Inge
Benjamin Helstad -
King
Kristofer Hivju -
Torstein
Stig Henrik Hoff -
Jeppe Beck Laursen -
Audun
Nikolaj Lie Kaas -
Adam Nemet -
Gisles Guard
Jon Inge Nordnes -
Birkebeiner #7
Thea Sofie Loch Næss -
(as Thea Sofie Loch Naess)
Jakob Oftebro -
Skjervald
Torkel Dommersnes Soldal -
Trivia:
The character "Gisle" is based on the real life Norwegian Jarl "Håkon the Crazy". The name was changed to avoid confusion in a movie that already have two Håkons. Jarl Håkon was also never directly antagonistic towards his brother, Inge, even though they are said to have had a shaky relationship at best. See more »
Goofs:
In the film, Håkon Håkonsson appears while his father is still alive. In real life, he was not born until 2 or 3 months after his father, King Håkon Sverresson, died. See more »
User Review
Author:
Rating: 10/10
As I am a huge fan of my country's history, this film was right up my
alley. All the historical elements of the film are excellently
portrayed. A few historical facts were changed a little, but not so
much that it ruins the film. The changes work. The more fictional parts
of the film are also very good.
The acting is also very nice. Main actors Kristofer Hivju and Jakob
Oftebro have a lot of good chemistry and work well off each other. The
other actors do a good job too.
The cinematography is wonderful. Beautiful shots of the Norwegian
wilderness make this a spectacular viewing experience.
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