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Birkebeinerne

  • 2016
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
7.9K
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Jakob Oftebro and Kristofer Hivju in Birkebeinerne (2016)
In civil war-ravaged Norway, the King, aided by rebel group the Birch Legs, fights for survival against the Church's Bishopsmen, who seek to supplant the throne. On his deathbed after falling ill, the King soon welcomes a son, born in secrecy, as half the Kingdom wants him dead. Tasked with guarding the only remaining heir to the throne, two Birch Legs warriors, Skjervald (Oftebro) and Torstein (Hivju), escape with the infant and must traverse treacherous landscapes to protect their future King.
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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 c... Read allIn 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.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.

  • Director
    • Nils Gaup
  • Writer
    • Ravn Lanesskog
  • Stars
    • Jakob Oftebro
    • Kristofer Hivju
    • Torkel Dommersnes Soldal
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    7.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nils Gaup
    • Writer
      • Ravn Lanesskog
    • Stars
      • Jakob Oftebro
      • Kristofer Hivju
      • Torkel Dommersnes Soldal
    • 35User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Jakob Oftebro
    Jakob Oftebro
    • Skjervald
    Kristofer Hivju
    Kristofer Hivju
    • Torstein
    Torkel Dommersnes Soldal
    • Egil
    • (as Torkel D. Soldal)
    Ane Ulimoen Øverli
    Ane Ulimoen Øverli
    • Inga
    Nikolaj Lie Kaas
    Nikolaj Lie Kaas
    • Orm
    Pål Sverre Hagen
    Pål Sverre Hagen
    • Gisle
    Åsmund Brede Eike
    Åsmund Brede Eike
    • Stale
    • (as Åsmund-Brede Eike)
    Thorbjørn Harr
    Thorbjørn Harr
    • Inge
    Thea Sofie Loch Næss
    Thea Sofie Loch Næss
    • Kristin
    Jeppe Beck Laursen
    Jeppe Beck Laursen
    • Audun
    Fridtjov Såheim
    Fridtjov Såheim
    • Gard
    Bjørn Sundquist
    Bjørn Sundquist
    • Chancellor
    Jonathan Oskar Dahlgren
    • Baby Håkon Håkonson
    Ravn Lanesskog
    • Lodin
    Benjamin Helstad
    Benjamin Helstad
    • King Håkon
    Stig Henrik Hoff
    Stig Henrik Hoff
    • Erlend
    Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
    Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
    • Ylva
    • (as Inga Lilleaas)
    Lia Boysen
    Lia Boysen
    • Queen Margrete
    • Director
      • Nils Gaup
    • Writer
      • Ravn Lanesskog
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Three languages are spoken in the film. The Birkebeiner speak Norwegian, the Baglers speak Danish, and Queen Margrete speaks Swedish. This is actually an anachronism as the Nordic languages had not split into completely different languages at the time and the characters would have spoken more or less the same language, albeit with heavy accents.
    • Goofs
      The Norwegian coat of arms (a golden lion wearing a crown and holding an axe) appears throughout the movie, which takes place in and around 1204. However, the coat of arms did not exist in this form until approximately 1280.
    • Quotes

      Orm: There is a boy... of royal blood. Where is he hidden?

      Skjervald: I don't know what you're talking about.

      Orm: Do you care so little for your family, that you would sacrifice their lives... for a dead king?

    • Crazy credits
      Quote at end of credits: "The difference between a novelist and a historian is this: that the former tells lies deliberately and for the fun of it; the historian tells lies and imagines he is telling the truth"
    • Soundtracks
      Bifröst
      Vocals by Helene Bøksle
      Written by Gaute Storaas, Cecilie Larsen and Helene Bøksle
      Composed by Gaute Storaas and performed by Bratislava Symphony Orchestra
      ©(p) 2016 Lydmuren

    User reviews35

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    7/10

    Very Entertaining! Stays true to history, with a few minor changes

    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.

    All in all, this film is excellent!
    • mcmivc
    • Feb 20, 2016
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    • Release date
      • February 12, 2016 (Norway)
    • Countries of origin
      • Norway
      • Denmark
      • Sweden
      • Ireland
      • Hungary
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • Norwegian
    • Also known as
      • The Last King
    • Filming locations
      • Lillehammer, Norway(location)
    • Production companies
      • Nordisk Film Production
      • Paradox
      • Proton Cinema
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • NOK 45,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,905
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,599
      • Jun 19, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,705,618
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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