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Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem (1991)

Movie ★ 6.3 110 min

Drama Crime

The film is based on a true occurrence in Sweden in 1988. A Finnish couple murdered a young boy and his parents when they prevented the theft of the son's bicycle. The film tries to describe the relationship between the dominant Jari, who calls himself "Il Capitano", and his more mature "soldier" Minna, that develops into mutual dependence.

Jan Troell Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 15, 1991
Runtime
110 min
IMDb
tt0101542
Language
,
Studio
Panfilm, Bold Productions, FilmTeknik, Four Seasons Venture Capital

Cast

Antti Reini Antti Reini Jari Maria Heiskanen Maria Heiskanen Minna Berto Marklund Police officer Harri Mallenius Teacher Marjut Dahlström Teacher Antti Vierikko Jari (age 13) Eva Stellby Pathologist Matti Dahlberg Father Christina Frambäck Priest Ingemar Böcker Jenny Enquist Lars Fransson Kalle Ropponen Tomas Zolantin Aimo Vehkaperä

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Frequently asked questions

What is Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem about?
The film is based on a true occurrence in Sweden in 1988. A Finnish couple murdered a young boy and his parents when they prevented the theft of the son's bicycle. The film tries to describe the relationship between the dominant Jari, who calls himself "Il Capitano", and his more mature "soldier" Minna, that develops into mutual dependence.
Who directed Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem?
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem was directed by Jan Troell.
Who stars in Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem?
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem stars Antti Reini, Maria Heiskanen, Berto Marklund, Harri Mallenius.
When was Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem released?
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem is a 1991 drama, crime film.
Where can I watch Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem?
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