Kongen av Bastøy
Flykten från Bastøy
Directed by:
Marius HolstScreenplay:
Dennis MagnussonCinematography:
John Andreas AndersenComposer:
Johan SöderqvistCast:
Benjamin Helstad, Trond Nilssen, Stellan Skarsgård, Kristoffer Joner, Magnus Langlete, Morten Løvstad, Daniel Berg, Odin Gineson Brøderud, Magnar Botten (more)Plots(1)
Based on a true story King of Devil's Island tells the unsettling tale of a group of young delinquents banished to the remote prison of Bastøy. Under the guise of rehabilitation the boys daily regime is dictated by mental and physical abuse at the hands of their wardens. The arrival of new boys Erling (Benjamin Helstad) and Ivar (Magnus Langlete) spark a chain of events that ultimately ignite rebellion. King of Devil's Island explores a sinister moment in Norwegian history that won't be forgotten. (Arrow Films)
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The film is set in 1915 on a deserted island in Norway, home to a reformatory for juvenile delinquents. The institute is run by the sadistic hand of Stellan Skarsgård, who gives an amazing performance. The Scandinavians at its best with its no-holds-barred atmosphere, excellent performances, a gritty to uncomfortable setting with plenty of tension and a ruthless ending. Very good. 80%
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The Norwegian version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was really enjoyable except for a few weaker moments. Stellan Skarsgard was great as usual, and the creators provided a perfectly grim atmosphere. I just couldn’t empathize with any of the main characters. Sure, the caregivers shouldn't get intimate with their wards because it's unhygienic, but I do think that in our prisons, the guards should sometimes stand on an inmate's fingers instead of just changing games in their PS 4.
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