Redoubt (2026)
Affected by the powerful images in the pamphlet Om kriget kommer (If war comes), farmhand Karl-Göran Persson begins fortifying his house. Through years of harvesting scrap-metal, he transforms the house into a fortress, meant to protect him and his neighbors when the enemy attacks. As the task progresses, reality and the threat of future destruction become intertwined, and construction becomes an obsession for the lonely Karl-Göran.
Director: John Skoog
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: March 27, 2026
Cast
- Denis Lavant - Karl-Göran Persson
- Agnieszka Podsiadlik
- Michalis Koutsogiannakis
- Livia Millhagen
Screenplay
Editing: Jussi Rautaniemi
Production: Bufo, Plattform Produktion, Film i Skåne, Film i Väst, SVT, BCD Film, Lemming Film, Paloma Productions, Bord Cadre Films, Sovereign Films, Madants, NO-MAD Films
Country: Finland, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Netherlands
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography, based on true story, 1940s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Redoubt about?
- Affected by the powerful images in the pamphlet Om kriget kommer (If war comes), farmhand Karl-Göran Persson begins fortifying his house. Through years of harvesting scrap-metal, he transforms the house into a fortress, meant to protect him and his neighbors when the enemy attacks. As the task progresses, reality and the threat of future destruction become intertwined, and construction becomes an obsession for the lonely Karl-Göran.
- Who directed Redoubt?
- Redoubt was directed by John Skoog.
- Who stars in Redoubt?
- Redoubt stars Denis Lavant, Agnieszka Podsiadlik, Michalis Koutsogiannakis, Livia Millhagen.
- How long is Redoubt?
- Redoubt has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Redoubt?
- Redoubt is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Redoubt produced?
- Redoubt was produced in Finland, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Netherlands.
- What are the themes of Redoubt?
- The themes of Redoubt include: Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.