Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem

– The film is based on a true occurrence in Sweden in 1988. A Finish couple murdered a young boy and h..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
1991
Original Name:
Il capitano
Il capitano: A Swedish Requiem (1991) - Also known as Il capitano

The film is based on a true occurrence in Sweden in 1988. A Finish 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.

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Release Date:

15 Nov 1991

Language:

Finnish, Swedish

Director:

Jan Troell

Writer:

Per Olov Enquist, Göran Setterberg, Jan Troell

Main Actors:

Antti Reini, Maria Heiskanen, Berto Marklund, Antti Vierikko

Plot:

The film is based on a true occurrence in Sweden in 1988. A Finish 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.

Awards:

4 wins & 4 nominations.

Production:

Polyphon Film-und Fernsehgesellschaft

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10