DEN SIDSTE VIKING

Denmark, Sweden

Fiction

Anker is released from prison following a fifteen-years sentence for robbery. The money from the heist was buried by Anker’s brother, Manfred. Only he knows where it is. Unfortunately, Manfred has since developed a mental disorder, causing him to forget all. Together, the brothers embark on an unexpected journey to locate the money and discover who they really are.
THE LAST VIKING is a humorous, intriguing, and devious tale about identity.

Written & directed by: Anders Thomas Jensen
Produced by: Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Sidsel Hybschmann
Cinematography: Sebastian Blenkov
Editing: Nicolaj Monberg, Anders Albjerg
Production Design: Nikolaj Danielsen
Costume Design: Rikke Simonsen
Make-Up & Hair: Louise Hauberg Lohmann
Original Score: Jeppe Kaas
Sound: Eddie Simonsen
Visual Effects: Peter Hjorth
Animation: Ingeborg Dena Faber, Benedikte Meldgaard
Casting: Djamila Hansen, Line Kruse
Cast: Nikolaj Lie Kaas (Anker), Mads Mikkelsen (Manfred), Sofie Gråbøl (Margrethe), Søren Malling (Werner), Bodil Jørgensen (Freja), Lars Brygmann (Lothar), Kardo Razzazi (Hamdan)

Statement of the director:
THE LAST VIKING is a dark fable with a comical undertone about identity.
The film explores how our identities are shaped by the perception of others, in the hope that, despite challenges, we can discover our true selves. The focus is on being who you truly want to be.
The film highlights that people are more than one thing, encouraging a more holistic outlook that is inherently more forgiving and less judgmental. Also, if you know you are more than one thing, you won’t be as easily offended or take things to heart.

Production:
Zentropa
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World Sales:
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