An historical film depicting the life of Charles XII of Sweden (1682-1718), who oversaw the expansion of the Swedish Empire until its defeat at the Battle of Poltava..
In the annals of historical cinema, the Swedish film 'Charles XII' emerges as a landmark work, meticulously crafted to honor the life of its titular monarch, Charles XII (1682-1718). Spanning the zenith of the Swedish Empire’s expansion to its tragic defeat at the Battle of Poltava, the film is a testament to both the ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
John W. Brunius
Dallas M. Fitzgerald
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"In the annals of historical cinema, the Swedish film 'Charles XII' emerges as a landmark work, meticulously crafted to honor the life of its titular monarch, Charles XII (1682-1718). Spanning the zenith of the Swedish Empire’s expansion to its tragic defeat at the Battle of Poltava, the film is a testament to both the grandeur and the fragility of power. The narrative begins with Charles XII's ascension to the throne, a young king with a vision of a powerful empire stretching across Europe. Thr..."
Hjalmar Bergman
Sweden
