We watched a film last night called, Kongen Av Bastøy.
It is based on the true story of an infamous reform school on Bastøy Island. Of course being based on a true story can and often does mean a lot of artistic licence, and it is used here to tell a beautifully made tale. Familiar themes may be, but not told in a tiered way. It's beautifully shot (not actually in Norway ) and acted. We really invested a lot of care in the two young lead-characters, a real testament to there acting and how well the film was written and directed. Stellan Skarsgård never disappoints, he's made for a role like this, but he's equally matched by the two young leads, Benjamin Helstad & Trond Nilssen.
It left its mark on us
If you haven't seen it, don't watch the trailer, it shows much too much. Maybe the worse trailer for spoilers I have ever seen.
Cheers Sean
