Wolf (2008)
"Varg" (original title)

An examination of how the traditions of the Sami villagers in northern Sweden is confronted with modern day society.

Director:

Daniel Alfredson

Writer:

Kerstin Ekman

Stars:

Peter Stormare, Robin Lundberg, Rolf Degerlund

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Stormare	...	Klemens
Robin Lundberg	...	Nejla
Rolf Degerlund	...	Mats
Marie Delleskog	...	Anita
Gustav Kling	...	Pe Nisj
Inga Sarri	...	Risten
Svante Martin	...	Henningsson
Bo Samuelsson	...	Elias (as Bo Samuelson)
Anitta Suikkari	...	Guro
Sven Henriksen	...	Dorj
Nils-Josef Labba	...	Fjellström (as Nils Josef Labba)
Åke Arvidsson	...	Poliskollegan
Annika Nordin	...	Åklagaren
Aksel Morisse	...	Advokaten Westin
Karl Zerpe	...	Ola

Storyline

An examination of how the traditions of the Sami villagers in northern Sweden is confronted with modern day society.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama

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Details

Country:

Sweden Finland Norway

Language:

Swedish Saami

Release Date:

4 April 2008 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Farkas

Filming Locations:

Jämtlands län, Sweden

Box Office

Budget:

€2,350,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmpool Nord, La Paloma Films, Lumifilm Oy

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

The sponsor Milko is mentioned twice in the "Thanks to" section in the credits.

User Reviews

Big bad wolf?

Since 1966, the wolf is preserved in Sweden. That's a controversial decision, since it takes its toll from, for instance, the Samis' reindeers. This has grown into a kind of conflict between those who live in the bigger cities in the South and Samis and hunters in the North.

This movie is about the middle-aged man (Peter Stormare), who lives alone in the wilderness, watching the reindeers. His nephew helps him. Then the wolf arrives, attacks the herd, and the plot is on.

This film shows understanding for both sides and you are forced to think and feel for yourself. It's rather obvious what will happen, but still this is told with considerable intelligence. You have seen much worse.