Stockholm Bloodbath (2023)
Release Year: 2023
Alternative Title: Stockholmi verevalamine, Massacre em Estocolmo, Стокгольмская кровавая баня, Estocolmo 1520. El Rey Tirano, Північна різанина
Director: Mikael Håfström
Writer: Erlend Loe, Nora Landsrød
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Linda Mester, Jan Hartl, Ida Fäldt, Helena Danielsson, Robin Blick, Martin Nilsson, Lorne Balfe, Seung Ku Lee
Co_Producer: Jim Cargill, Cristín Ruddy
Executive_Producer: Mikael Håfström, Oskar Arulf, Tomas Axelsson
Companies: Nordisk Film Sweden, Viaplay Studios
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, History, War
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: 16th century, based on true story, battlefields, conspiracies, denmark, events, friendship, full eye-opener, history, major historical, mass execution, northen europe, politics, politics in history, religious, revelations, revenge, royal families, sibling relationships, suspense, sweden, tears, violence, well-plotted
Story
In Stockholm Bloodbath, set in 1520, Danish King Christian II, driven by his ambition to seize the Swedish throne from Sten Sture, engages in a ruthless political struggle. Meanwhile, sisters Freja and Anne, motivated by their vengeful promise to avenge their family's brutal murder at the hands of Swedish nobles, journey to Stockholm. Their paths converge as they become entangled in the power dynamics between Sweden and Denmark. As tensions escalate on the battlefields of Northern Europe, Freja and Anne navigate conspiracies, violence, and revelations, ultimately finding themselves witnesses to one of history's most infamous events: the Stockholm Bloodbath, presided over by King Christian II, earning him the moniker 'Christian the Tyrant'.
Summary
Stockholm Bloodbath is a gripping historical drama based on true events, set amidst the political intrigue and power struggles of 16th-century Northern Europe. Directed by Mikael Håfström, this film follows sisters Freja and Anne as they embark on a quest for revenge against those who took their family from them. Their journey intertwines with the ruthless ambitions of Danish King Christian II, who is determined to claim the Swedish crown at any cost. As these narratives collide in Stockholm, they culminate in a pivotal moment in history: the infamous mass execution known as the Stockholm Bloodbath. With its suspenseful plot, complex characters, and exploration of sibling relationships, politics, and the brutal realities of historical events, Stockholm Bloodbath promises to be a full eye-opener for audiences.
