Valhalla Rising (2009)

Valhalla Rising (2009) poster

Scandinavia, 1,000 AD. For years, One Eye, a mute warrior of supernatural strength, has been held prisoner by the Norse chieftain Barde. Aided by Are, a boy slave, One Eye slays his captor and together he and Are escape, beginning a journey into the heart of darkness. On their flight, One Eye and Are board a Viking vessel, but the ship is soon engulfed by an endless fog that clears only as the crew sights an unknown land. As the new world reveals its secrets and the Vikings confront their terrible and bloody fate, One Eye discovers his true self.

Director: Nicolas Winding Refn
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action, Fantasy
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Peter Peter, Peter Kyed
Cinematography: Morten Søborg
Editing: Matthew Newman
Production: BBC Film, La Belle Allee Productions, NWR Film Productions, One Eye Production, Savalas Audio Post-Production, Nimbus Film
Country: Denmark, United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $31,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Mythic God and Mortal Messenger, Sword and Sorcery Epics, Sword of Destiny and Heroic Quest, Parkour Chase and Urban Escape, Martial Arts and Action

Keywords

escape, hell, mythology, surreal, gore, vikings (norsemen), mute, brutality, slave, one eyed man, new world, chieftain, starvation, war paint, warrior

Trailer

Valhalla Rising Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valhalla Rising about?
Scandinavia, 1,000 AD. For years, One Eye, a mute warrior of supernatural strength, has been held prisoner by the Norse chieftain Barde. Aided by Are, a boy slave, One Eye slays his captor and together he and Are escape, beginning a journey into the heart of darkness. On their flight, One Eye and Are board a Viking vessel, but the ship is soon engulfed by an endless fog that clears only as the crew sights an unknown land. As the new world reveals its secrets and the Vikings confront their terrible and bloody fate, One Eye discovers his true self.
Who directed Valhalla Rising?
Valhalla Rising was directed by Nicolas Winding Refn.
Who stars in Valhalla Rising?
Valhalla Rising stars Mads Mikkelsen, Gary Lewis, Jamie Sives, Ewan Stewart, Alexander Morton, Callum Mitchell.
How long is Valhalla Rising?
Valhalla Rising has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Valhalla Rising?
Valhalla Rising is a Adventure, Drama, Action, Fantasy film.
What is the budget of Valhalla Rising?
Valhalla Rising had a budget of $6M.
How much did Valhalla Rising gross?
Valhalla Rising grossed $31,000 worldwide.
Where was Valhalla Rising produced?
Valhalla Rising was produced in Denmark, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Valhalla Rising?
The themes of Valhalla Rising include: Mythic God and Mortal Messenger, Sword and Sorcery Epics, Sword of Destiny and Heroic Quest, Parkour Chase and Urban Escape, Martial Arts and Action.