Stockholm (2018 film)
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Robert Budreau |
| Written by | Robert Budreau |
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| Cinematography | Brendan Steacy |
| Edited by | Richard Comeau |
| Music by | Steve London |
Production companies |
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| Distributed by | Smith Global Media |
Release dates |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Countries | Canada United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1,189,486[1] |
Stockholm (known as The Captor in some countries
Synopsis
After taking hostages in a Stockholm bank, ex-con Lars Nystrom demands the release of his old partner in crime from prison. As the situation escalates, Lars starts to let down his guard as he develops an uneasy bond with one of the female employees.
Cast
- Noomi Rapace as Bianca Lind
- Ethan Hawke as Kaj Hansson / Lars Nystrom
- Mark Strong as Gunnar Sorensson
- Christopher Heyerdahl as Chief Mattsson
- Bea Santos as Klara Mardh
- Mark Rendall as Elov Eriksson
- Ian Matthews as Detective Vinter
- John Ralston as Detective Jackobsson
- Shanti Roney as Olof Palme
- Christopher Wagelin as Vincent
- Thorbjørn Harr as Christopher Lind
Production
On January 27, 2017, it was announced that Noomi Rapace and Ethan Hawke would be starring in Stockholm with Robert Budreau writing, producing and directing the film.[6]
Principal photography on the film began in April 2017.[7]
Reception
Box office
Stockholm grossed $292,590 in the United States and Canada and $399,924 in other territories for a worldwide total of $692,514.[1]
Critical reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 70%, based on 84 reviews, with an average rating of 6/10. The website's consensus reads, "Stockholm can't quite do justice to its themes or the real-life events it dramatizes, but a light touch and well-chosen cast keep the end results consistently entertaining."[8] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 54 out of 100, based on 18 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[9]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
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| Canadian Screen Awards | 31 March 2019 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Robert Budreau | Won | [10][11] |
| Best Costume Design | Lea Carlson | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Richard Comeau | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound Editing | Lee Walpole and Thomas Huhn | Nominated | |||
| Achievement in Hair | Peggy Kyriakidou | Won | |||
| Achievement in Visual Effects | Fredrik Nord | Nominated | |||
| Canadian Society of Cinematographers Awards | 23 March 2019 | Theatrical Feature Cinematography | Brendan Steacy | Won | [12] |
| Directors Guild of Canada Awards | 26 October 2019 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film | Robert Budreau | Won | [13] |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Stockholm". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ "The Captor [DVD]". Amazon.co.uk. 12 August 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ a b Ford, Rebecca (January 27, 2017). "Berlin: Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace to Star in Thriller 'Stockholm". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
- ^ Raup, Jordan (March 7, 2018). "Tribeca 2018 Lineup Includes 'Disobedience,' 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post,' 'The Seagull,' and More". The Film Stage.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 19, 2018). "Ethan Hawke & Noomi Rapace Learn True Meaning Of 'Stockholm' Syndrome — Tribeca Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 27, 2017). "Ethan Hawke & Noomi Rapace To Star in 'Stockholm' – Berlin". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (January 27, 2017). "Berlin: Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace to Star in Thriller 'Stockholm". Variety. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
- ^ "Stockholm (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ "Stockholm". Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ Ahearn, Victoria. "Canadian Screen Awards kick off with comedy sketch and brisk, hostless format". Alaska Highway News. Archived from the original on April 1, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
- ^ "CSC - Awards". www.csc.ca. Archived from the original on March 17, 2019. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
- ^ "Director's [sic] Guild of Canada names best homegrown films and TV shows". CBC Radio. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
External links
- Stockholm at IMDb
- Stockholm at AllMovie
- Stockholm at Library and Archives Canada
