Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem (1991)
The film is based on a true occurrence in Sweden in 1988. A Finnish couple murdered a young boy and his parents when they prevented the theft of the son's bicycle. The film tries to describe the relationship between the dominant Jari, who calls himself "Il Capitano", and his more mature "soldier" Minna, that develops into mutual dependence.
Director: Jan Troell
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: November 15, 1991
Cast
- Antti Reini - Jari
- Maria Heiskanen - Minna
- Berto Marklund - Police officer
- Harri Mallenius - Teacher
- Marjut Dahlström - Teacher
- Antti Vierikko - Jari (age 13)
- Eva Stellby - Pathologist
- Matti Dahlberg - Father
- Christina Frambäck - Priest
- Ingemar Böcker
Screenplay
- Jan Troell (Screenplay)
- Per Olov Enquist (Screenplay)
- Göran Setterberg (Screenplay)
Music: Sebastian Öberg, Lars Åkerlund
Cinematography: Jan Troell
Editing: Jan Troell
Production: Panfilm, Bold Productions, FilmTeknik, Four Seasons Venture Capital, Svenska Filminstitutet, Villealfa Filmproductions, Polyphon, BR, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Finnish Film Foundation, Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Finland, Germany, Sweden
Language: suomi, svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Jan Troell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem about?
- The film is based on a true occurrence in Sweden in 1988. A Finnish couple murdered a young boy and his parents when they prevented the theft of the son's bicycle. The film tries to describe the relationship between the dominant Jari, who calls himself "Il Capitano", and his more mature "soldier" Minna, that develops into mutual dependence.
- Who directed Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem?
- Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem was directed by Jan Troell.
- Who stars in Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem?
- Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem stars Antti Reini, Maria Heiskanen, Berto Marklund, Harri Mallenius, Marjut Dahlström, Antti Vierikko.
- How long is Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem?
- Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem?
- Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem produced?
- Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem was produced in Finland, Germany, Sweden.