"King of Devil’s Island"
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"There's an impressive force to the performances and, amid the ice and snow, the film burns with a sense of injustice that deservedly made it a hit in Norway."

The Guardian

King of Devil’s Island

The story is based on true events that occurred at Bastøy Prison in Norway.

This true story of the infamous Bastøy Boys Home correctional facility in Norway, begins with the arrival of seventeen-year-old Erling, a rumored murderer. He immediately clashes with the island facility’s governor, who believes manual labor, rigid discipline, and harsh punishment are the only methods that can turn the boys into honorable members of society. Refusing to accept the constant abuse, Erling slowly rouses the rest of the boys out of their resigned existence, and encourages them to fight to lift up their spirits. When tragedy finally falls at the hand of the sadistic dorm master, Erling leads his comrades in a courageous and vicious rebellion that will bring them head to head with no less than the Norwegian Army.

Director:
Marius Holst
Production countries:
Norway, France, Poland, Sweden
Cast:
Stellan Skarsgard, Kristoffer Joner, Benjamin Helstad, Trond Nilssen
Feature / 120 min / HD
Domestic release date October, 2011 in Estonia
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"King of Devil’s Island"