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King of Devil's Island (Kongen av Bastøy), 2010.
Directed by Marius Holst.
Starring Stellan Skarsgård, Benjamin Helstad, Kristoffer Joner and Trond Nilssen.
Synopsis:
In 1915 a group of young offenders are pushed to the limits of human endurance on the Norwegian prison island of Bastøy.
Calling to mind 'youth run amok' dramas as varied as Lord of the Flies and Scum, Marius Holst's powerful portrayal of early 20th century borstal life is an emotionally demanding voyage into the icy waters of despair, abuse and rebellion.
Casting a steely gaze at the real life events of 1915 on the island of Bastøy - a Norwegian Alcatraz for boys and young men - King of Devil's Island follows the inmates growing resentment as they are routinely physically, mentally and sexually abused.
The arrival of tough, battle hardened teen Erling (Benjamin Helstad) gradually emboldens his fellow prisoners to action. It is his subtly captured friendship »
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