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Netflix continues to expand its Nordic film slate with a gripping new World War II historical drama based on true events. Here’s everything we know about it Swedish connection (known in Sweden as you are welcome), arriving on the service worldwide this February.
Netflix has officially greenlit the project, a film deeply rooted in Swedish history that is set to offer a unique perspective on World War II. Directed and written by Jodi Therese Ahlbeck And marcus olsonThe film sheds light on a largely unknown story about a Swedish war hero during one of history’s darkest chapters.
The film’s duration is 100 minutes (1 hour and 40 minutes), Swedish and German are spoken in the film. It should feature an English dub and will definitely come with English subtitles.
The film is produced by Julia Gebauer, with a screenplay by Therese Ahlbeck and Markus Olsson. Cinematography is handled by Joachim Heiden, while editing duties are shared by Michael Leszcilowski and Joachim Pietras. The music is composed by Johan Testad and Caspar Kaay.
when is the release date Swedish connection?
Netflix has confirmed the release schedule of the film. In addition to its world premiere at the Gothenburg Film Festival on January 25, it will first be released in a limited run in select theaters starting February 6, limited to theaters in the Nordics. It will then make its global streaming debut on Netflix on February 19.
Swedish connection. Henrik Dorsin in Swedish Connection. Ten million. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
what is the plot of Swedish connection?
Set in 1942, the film takes place as Sweden attempts to keep a low profile to avoid provoking Germany and risking occupation.
According to the official description, the story focuses on the legal department of the Ministry of External Affairs. led by gosta angelThe department initially leaves most Jewish visa applications untouched to maintain the country’s neutrality.
However, the arrival of a newly appointed staff member, rat vogelChanges the dynamics. As she begins to question this practice – with the spread of rumors about the extermination camps – a dangerous policy change begins.
The official summary reads:
“Henrik Dorsin, Sisela Benn and Johan Glans become unsung heroes as the Swedish bureaucracy takes on the Nazi war machine and helps save Jews from the Holocaust… Armed with paperwork, legal loopholes and little politeness, they come face to face with a brutal regime in this fast-paced and gripping drama based on true events.”
Who is in the cast?
The film features a strong array of Swedish talent playing these serious historical roles.
- henrik dorsin (triangle of sorrow) as Gosta Engel
- Sisela Ben (popular problems) plays the role of Rat Vogel
- jonas carlson (Snowman) as Staffan Söderström
- Marianne Mork (wallander) as Stina Johansson
- Jonas Malmsjö (The Last Kingdom) as Svante Halstead
- johan glens as Goran von Otter
The supporting cast also includes:
- carl jacobsen
- oscar toringe
- ole janson
- Christopher Nordenroot
- Richard Ulfstetter
- per lesson
- simon northon
- loa folkman
local swedish outlet Expressen also published some more first looks In the preview of the new film launched in recent days:
Image Credit: Johan Stjernius/Netflix
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