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The White Viking

Hvíti víkingurinn1991

Overview

Norway in the 10th century. Askur, son of the powerful Thorgeir marries Embla, daughter of one of the few remaining landowners in Norway, in a pagan ceremony. King Olav, a ruthless christian, wants to eredicate all traces of non-christian beliefs and captures the two of them during the ceremony. In order to free Embla, Askur must go to Iceland and convert the people there to catholicism.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
November 1, 1991
Original language
Icelandic
Spoken languages
Icelandic
Countries
Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
Producer
Dag Alveberg
Cinematography
Tony Forsberg
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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