Trailer for the medieval norwegian action thriller the last king. Norwegian director nils gaup made this folk tale about ski champions who protect a child with a royal. As it turns out there is more to scandinavian cinema than just ingmar bergman and bleak, wintry black and white films which contemplate the human condition, religion and death. Aug 26, 2014 paris trustnordisk has picked up international sales rights to nils gaup the kautokeino rebellions epic action drama the last king and will start preselling it at toronto. The last king is like a norwegian game of thrones, with way. The facts of the story come from the saga of haakon haakonson. The last king is a norwegian production, funded by grants and donations from norway, denmark, and ireland, and it makes sense that this project would get funded because it tells an informative story about an era in norwegian culture that actually existed. The film centers on the efforts of the birkebeiner loyalists to protect the infant, haakon haakonsson, who was an heir to the norwegian throne after the death of his father, king haakon sverresson. The first king 2019 official movie site own it today.
There isnt a bad performance in the lot, and the authenticity of the setting and dialog norwegian with english subtitles lend a great deal to the film. It showcases that old school stunt work can still be just a thrilling as what is put into a computer these days. A highstakes adventure set in the middle ages, in the midst of a great civil war. With jakob oftebro, kristofer hivju, torkel dommersnes soldal, ane ulimoen overli. The last king is rooted in norwegian history and tells the story of the very legacy upon which the american birkebeiner ski marathon is based. The last airbender s03e18 sozins comet, part 1 the phoenix king the last airbender s03e18. With half the kingdom looking to kill the young king, the brave warriors risk life and limb to shepherd him across treacherous snowy mountains to claim his rightful place on the throne. The last king official trailer 1 2016 kristofer hivju movie hd in the year 1206 norway is raged by civil war. The angloethnocentric approach takes you back in time and introduces you to oldworld norway. Eventually a danish crown prince married the last norwegian princess and norway became more or less a colony of denmark for the next 450 years. Everything you need to know about the last king movie 2016. The precious kohinoor diamond belongs the last king of punjab, the maharaja ranjit singh. Norwegian archaeologist sigurd svendsen forms a small team and sets off to find the true meaning of the secret runes found carved in rock and accidentally awakens a giant monster. Jun 15, 2016 the kings illegitimate infant son, hakon hakonsson, whom half the kingdom wants killed off, is guarded in secrecy by two men a story that changed the course of the countrys history.
As for referring to the king as the last king of norway, well, thats not completely true. Top norwegian movies list, best norwegian movies page 2 by. Okay, you probably have seen norwegian actor kristofer hivju as the ferocious redhaired wildling warrior, tormund giantsbane, on hbos hit fantasy series game of thrones. The last king official trailer 1 2016 kristofer hivju movie hd. It is a good learning experience for intermediate norwegian language learners. A story which changed the course of the countrys history. Norway is ravaged by civil war, and the prince haakon haakonsson is born in secrecy. The last king of scotland movie yify subtitles details. With half the kingdom out to kill the infant heir to the throne, two warriors are tasked to protect him with their own lives. Whilst it lack the auteurs of its neighbours, norway nonetheless produces compelling genre. From the time of harald fairhair until the present day, norway has had more than 60 named sovereigns. The last king by nils gaup kristofer hivju, nikolaj lie.
Birkebeinerne is a 2016 norwegian historical drama, directed by nils gaup. The journey to greatness is paved with blood and the fate of the chosen one lies in the hands of their brother. This movie is based on a true story that takes place in 1206 in norway during a. May 16, 2016 in the last king, director nils gaup tells the story of a heroic rescue that changed norwegian history. What can i say but another great movie not made by hollywood. Trailer for norwegian movie the last king my side of the. The kings choice kongens nei was named best norwegian film of 2016 by the norwegian film critics association. A boy half the kingdom is out to kill, and whom two men have to protect with their own lives.
Kings of norway used many additional titles between 1450 and 1905, such as king of the. It reminds me of the old joke that the prince of tides was neither about princes nor tides. Calculated based on members top norwegian movie list and ratings. Watch the last king wenglish subtitles prime video. The story is about two men that have to protect an illegitimate son born in. The last king is the story of the escape that changed the history of norway forever. If you like adventure and action with a twist, being skiing thru the mountains of norway, blended with a great story than i suggest you check out the last king. Rent the last king 2016 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. A secondgeneration norwegian actor, kristofer hivju was born on 7 december, 1978 in oslo.
Watch the last king 2016 fullonlinemovie in hd video. The kings illegitimate infant son, hakon hakonsson, which half the kingdom wants killed off, is guarded in secrecy by two. Top 15 history ancient medievel movies you have to watch part 22019 duration. Filmcrave s top norwegian movie list includes insomnia 1998, troll hunter, the trolljegeren, last king, the birkebeinerne and more. Haakon iv haakonsson, king of norway 121763 who consolidated the power of the monarchy, patronized the arts, and established norwegian sovereignty over greenland and iceland. The name was changed to avoid confusion in a movie that already have two hakons. The last king torstein 2016 the wendy effect percy 2015. Norwegian director nils gaup made this folk tale about ski champions who protect a child with a royal following. The last king is the story of the escape which changed the history of norway forever. A new generation of young filmmakers are challenging old stereotypes and forging exciting new ground. The norwegian monarchy dates back more than one thousand years. Depicting a famous dramatic episode from the countrys thcentury civil war, the last king features enough exciting swordplay and skiing yes, skiing to keep viewers satiated, especially fans of the notdissimilar games of thrones, whose kristofer hivju plays a lead role here.
Based on true events, the last king is set in civil warravaged norway. Home of the american birkebeiner to host north american. Profanity consists of at least f words, while other expletives and colorful phrases are uttered. When a monarch is murdered, two of his loyal soldiers must escape with the infant heir to the throne. In 1206, norway was ravaged by civil war, and a boy, prince haakon haakonsson, the illegitimate baby son of a norwegian king, was guarded in secrecy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His reign is considered the beginning of the golden age 121719 in medieval norwegian.
His reign is considered the beginning of the golden age 121719 in medieval norwegian history. Romulus and remus are two shepherds and loyal brothers who are destined to found the greatest empire the world has ever seen but only one can rule. The last king is like a norwegian game of thrones, with way more skiing the norwegian film follows a real kings journey to power, and though there are no. The kings illegitimate infant son, hakon hakonsson, which half the kingdom wants.
The film centers on the efforts of the birkebeiner loyalists to protect the infant. Trustnordisk picks up norwegian epic drama the last king. Jun 17, 2016 released today and available on itunes, norwegian film the last king is a little bit like norways game of thrones save for the fact that its based on real events the last king tells the. The norwegian film follows a real kings journey to power, and though there are no dragons, theres a lot of badass skiing. The movie birkebeinerne has premiered in norway and was released on june 17 in u. The last king birkebeinerne english subtitles in feature. The last king 2016 cast and crew two warriors jakob oftebro, kristofer hivju must protect the last remaining heir to the throne as civil war ravages thcentury norway. Nils gaups historical epic recounts a famous dramatic episode from norways thcentury civil war. The last king is a formidable experience, one that clings to the history with some justifiable dramatic flair. King of devils island 2010 directed by marius holst, king of devils island norwegian. May 02, 2016 the last king official trailer 1 2016 kristofer hivju movie hd. Magnolia pictures will release the last king in us theaters and vod starting june 17th. This dramatic movie from norway was released 12th february 2016. The kings illegitimate infant son, hakon hakonsson, which half the kingdom wants killed off, is guarded in secrecy by two men.
Directed nils gaup s pathfinder, the last king stars jakob oftebro kontiki and kristofer hivju game of thrones as medieval warriors who embark on a perilous journey through the harsh norwegian mountains to bring their dying kings infant son to. With pal sverre hagen, nicolai cleve broch, sofia helin, bjorn sundquist. A saga of norway s entry into world war ii that probably plays more stirringly in the nation where it is set, the kings choice dramatizes a celebrated moment in the countrys. It was broadcast on tv by bbc in four parts, as it is also on the uk dvd distributed by bbc. Released today and available on itunes, norwegian film the last king is a little bit like norway s game of thrones save for the fact that its based on real events the last king tells the. The following is a brief summary of the content found in this rrated drama. The kings choice 2017 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The last king of scotland 23 movie clip nicholas shoots a cow 2006 hd duration. Jun 17, 2016 okay, you probably have seen norwegian actor kristofer hivju as the ferocious redhaired wildling warrior, tormund giantsbane, on hbos hit fantasy series game of thrones. The film centers on the efforts of the birkebeiner loyalists to. The last king trailer norwegian medieval adventure. Norway broke away from sweden in 1905 to become its own country and chose a danish royal, who took the name haakon vii, to be its new king. A civil war between the birkebeiners the king s men and the baglers supporters of the norwegian aristocracy and the church ravages the country.
According to the trailers description on youtube, this film is the story of the escape that changed the history of norway forever. Official us trailer for norwegian action thriller the. Directed nils gaups pathfinder, the last king stars jakob oftebro kontiki and kristofer hivju game of thrones as medieval warriors who embark on a perilous journey through the harsh norwegian mountains to bring their dying kings infant son to. There were some kings after this one, but then the black death decimated norwegian nobility, royalty and clergy. The film is set during the civil war era in norway during the thcentury. The last king is due for release on the 17th of june. May 03, 2016 the movie also stars nikolaj lie kaas, jakob oftebro, and thorbjorn harr. Birkebeinerne the last king dramatic movie from norway. Its set during the norwegian civil war era 11240 and, believe it or not, is based on historical events that actually happened. Aided by rebel group the birch legs, the norwegian king fights for survival against the churchs bishopsmen, who seek to. Off special features interview with actor kristofer hivju the last king music video.
Starring a highstakes adventure set in the middle ages, in the midst of a great civil war. The last king features enough exciting swordplay and skiing yes. The last king 2016 two warriors jakob oftebro, kristofer hivju must protect the last remaining heir to the throne as civil war ravages thcentury norway. The longer uk version has also been released in many european countries finland, netherlands and more and australia. Jun 30, 2016 the movie birkebeinerne has premiered in norway and was released on june 17 in u.
Kongen av bastoy is a 2010 frenchnorwegian action drama film. Uploaded 4 years ago 1,195 views 1 like 0 comments. Top 15 history ancientmedievel movies you have to watch part 22019 duration. The last king is like a norwegian game of thrones, with. The last king official trailer 1 2016 kristofer hivju. Harald fairhair, regarded as the first norwegian king, united the petty kingships of norway into a single realm in about 885. The last king dvd has been added to your basket add to basket. But if you keep reading this piece you will soon be among the enlightened hardly anyones.
The current landscape of nordic cinema is very exciting. The fabled kohinoor diamond is a symbol of sikh strength and pride. The king s choice is based on the true the story about three dramatic days in april 1940, where the king of norway is presented with an unimaginable ultimatum from the german armed forces. This diamond was stolen by the british 150 years ago and was brought back to england where it was recut and set in queen victorias crown as a mark of the british domination in india. Great norwegian movies everyone should see norway has often been overshadowed by its scandinavian neighbours denmark and sweden on the european arthouse scene. Whats the story based on true events, the last king is set in civil warravaged norway. Jun 17, 2016 depicting a famous dramatic episode from the countrys thcentury civil war, the last king features enough exciting swordplay and skiing yes, skiing to keep viewers satiated, especially. A boy half kingdom will kill and two men will protect to the death. It was norway s entry for the best foreign language film at the 2017 academy awards and it made the shortlist of nine films that. May 02, 2016 magnolia has debuted a trailer for a norwegian action movie called the last king, directed by filmmaker nils gaup.
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