The Northman (2022)
Vikings have always held a special place in cinema history, as they are a remnant of a past that lends itself easily to dramatisation. Unfortunately, there's also a lot of poetic licence involved. Which is why it is so rare to see a film actually stick as close as possible to historically accurate depictions, instead of going for the romanticised version most people only know from the hit series 'Vikings'. Also: this is just one heck of an awesome film. But if you have ever seen another project of Robert Eggers, you will no doubt understand why. 'The Northman' tells the tale of prince Amleth, the story that Shakespeare based his 'Hamlet' on. Yes, that one. Young prince Amleth's father is slain by his brother Fjölnir and Amleth runs away. Several years later, he resurfaces in a band of Berserkir warriors in the land of Rus, killing and enslaving people. Here, Amleth discovers Fjölnir and his mother are now on Iceland after having been driven away by k...
