Kongen av Bastøy
Flykten från Bastøy
Director:
Marius HolstGuión:
Dennis MagnussonCámara:
John Andreas AndersenMúsica:
Johan SöderqvistReparto:
Benjamin Helstad, Trond Nilssen, Stellan Skarsgård, Kristoffer Joner, Magnus Langlete, Morten Løvstad, Daniel Berg, Odin Gineson Brøderud, Magnar Botten (más)Sinopsis(1)
Isla de Bastoy, en el fiordo de Oslo. 1915. Un grupo de jóvenes vive en un correccional bajo el despótico mando de un superintendente y sus guardias. En lugar de recibir una educación, los jóvenes, cuyas edades están comprendidas entre los 11 y los 18 años, son explotados como mano de obra barata. El joven Erling llega a la isla, pero con un objetivo en mente distinto. Ha matado a golpes a un miembro de la policía militar en defensa propia y será trasladado a una prisión para adultos, donde será seguramente condenado a muerte. Su único recurso es la fuga. (Karma Films)
(más)Reseñas (3)
The Northern history is often a very interesting topic... well, practically always... and so Norwegian creators, along with a whole host of European sponsors, decided to shoot a very interesting story that took place at the beginning of World War I in a penitentiary on the island of Bastøy in Norway. The story flows absolutely smoothly and Stellan Skarsgård holds the whole penitentiary together with his fantastic acting performance. And I must admit that I couldn't get bored with the whole movie thanks to him. He played the institution's leader simply brilliantly and his respect could be felt through those boys all the way to me in my room. Add to that the beautiful Nordic scenery, excellent music, and it's set for a solid five stars, which this film definitely deserves.
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The film is set in 1915 on a deserted island in Norway, home to a reformatory for juvenile delinquents. The institute is run by the sadistic hand of Stellan Skarsgård, who gives an amazing performance. The Scandinavians at its best with its no-holds-barred atmosphere, excellent performances, a gritty to uncomfortable setting with plenty of tension and a ruthless ending. Very good. 80%
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The Norwegian version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was really enjoyable except for a few weaker moments. Stellan Skarsgard was great as usual, and the creators provided a perfectly grim atmosphere. I just couldn’t empathize with any of the main characters. Sure, the caregivers shouldn't get intimate with their wards because it's unhygienic, but I do think that in our prisons, the guards should sometimes stand on an inmate's fingers instead of just changing games in their PS 4.
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