I didn't know what to expect of this series, having neither read nor seen anything about it prior to watching it. Be forewarned -- it is difficult to watch (that is an understatement).
Rarely has a war experience been so poignantly translated to the screen. It's an utterly devastating and powerful portrayal about how war destroys people, physically and mentally. And despite our wish for a Hollywood ending, for many the mental wounds inflicted during war never heal; the torment ends only in the grave.
The acting is uniformly superb, but special commendation must be given to Kristoffer Joner, whose portrayal of Alfred is sublime. Kudos also to Pål Sverre Hagen, who plays Alfred's comrade, Sigbjørn.
I highly recommend giving Krigsseileren (War Sailors) a watch. The episodes were so gripping I watched the entire series in one sitting.
Rarely has a war experience been so poignantly translated to the screen. It's an utterly devastating and powerful portrayal about how war destroys people, physically and mentally. And despite our wish for a Hollywood ending, for many the mental wounds inflicted during war never heal; the torment ends only in the grave.
The acting is uniformly superb, but special commendation must be given to Kristoffer Joner, whose portrayal of Alfred is sublime. Kudos also to Pål Sverre Hagen, who plays Alfred's comrade, Sigbjørn.
I highly recommend giving Krigsseileren (War Sailors) a watch. The episodes were so gripping I watched the entire series in one sitting.