King of Devil's Island (2010)
Norwegian winter, 1915. On the island Bastøy, outside Oslo, a group of young boys aged 11 to 18, are held in an institution for delinquent youth, notorious for its sadistic regime. One day a new boy, Erling, arrives, determined to escape from the island. After a tragic incident, he ends up leading the boys in a violent uprising. When the boys manage to take over the island, 150 soldiers are sent in to restore order.
Director: Marius Holst
Genre: Drama, Action
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: December 16, 2010
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Stellan Skarsgård - Bestyrer Håkon
- Benjamin Helstad - Erling / C-19
- Kristoffer Joner - Husfar Bråthen
- Trond Nilssen - Olav / C-1
- Morten Løvstad - Øystein
- Daniel Berg - Johan
- Odin Gineson Brøderud - Axel
- Magnar Botten - Lillegutt
- Magnus Langlete - Ivar / C-5
- Markus - Brustad
Screenplay
- Dennis Magnusson (Screenplay)
- Eric Schmid (Screenplay)
- Lars Saabye Christensen (Story)
- Mette M. Bølstad (Story)
Music: Johan Söderqvist
Cinematography: John Andreas Andersen
Editing: Michał Leszczyłowski
Production: MACT Productions, 4 1/2, St Paul Film AB, Opus Film
Country: Norway, France, Sweden, Poland
Language: Norsk, svenska
Budget: $10M
Original Language: no
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
suicide, island, sexual abuse, escape, forced labour, based on true story, riot, norway, beating, punishment, humiliation, reform school, juvenile detention center, starving, 1910s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King of Devil's Island about?
- Norwegian winter, 1915. On the island Bastøy, outside Oslo, a group of young boys aged 11 to 18, are held in an institution for delinquent youth, notorious for its sadistic regime. One day a new boy, Erling, arrives, determined to escape from the island. After a tragic incident, he ends up leading the boys in a violent uprising. When the boys manage to take over the island, 150 soldiers are sent in to restore order.
- Who directed King of Devil's Island?
- King of Devil's Island was directed by Marius Holst.
- Who stars in King of Devil's Island?
- King of Devil's Island stars Stellan Skarsgård, Benjamin Helstad, Kristoffer Joner, Trond Nilssen, Morten Løvstad, Daniel Berg.
- How long is King of Devil's Island?
- King of Devil's Island has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is King of Devil's Island?
- King of Devil's Island is a Drama, Action film.
- What is the Filmori rating for King of Devil's Island?
- King of Devil's Island has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of King of Devil's Island?
- King of Devil's Island had a budget of $10M.
- Where was King of Devil's Island produced?
- King of Devil's Island was produced in Norway, France, Sweden, Poland.
- What are the themes of King of Devil's Island?
- The themes of King of Devil's Island include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Prison Riot and Anarchy.