Evil (2003)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 53min
- Drama
- 26 Sep 2003 (Sweden)
- Movie
A teenage boy expelled from school for fighting arrives at a boarding school where the systematic bullying of younger students is encouraged as a means to maintain discipline, and decides to fight back.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 9 wins & 9 nominations.
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Erik Ponti
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Henrik Lundström | ... |
Pierre Tanguy
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| Gustaf Skarsgård | ... |
Otto Silverhielm
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Linda Zilliacus | ... |
Marja
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| Jesper Salén | ... |
Dahlén
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| Filip Berg | ... |
Johan
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| Fredrik af Trampe | ... |
Von Schenken
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Richard Danielsson | ... |
Karlberg
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Martin Svane | ... |
Leffler
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Rustan Blomqvist | ... |
Bergvall
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Von Rosen
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Per Westergren | ... |
Lewenheusen
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Henrik Linnros | ... |
Beijer
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Theodor Hoffsten | ... |
Lagerros
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Sannamari Patjas | ... |
Stina
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| Johan Rabaeus | ... |
Eriks styvfar
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| Marie Richardson | ... |
Eriks mamma
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| Magnus Roosmann | ... |
Tosse Berg
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| Ulf Friberg | ... |
Tranströmer
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| Mats Bergman | ... |
Melander
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| Lennart Hjulström | ... |
Rektor Lindblad
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| Kjell Bergqvist | ... |
Ekengren
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| Björn Granath | ... |
Rektor
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Petter Darin | ... |
Von Seth (uncredited)
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Ruben Flam | ... |
Klasskamrat (uncredited)
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Christian Rinmad | ... |
Dinkelspiel (uncredited)
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| Danny Saucedo | ... |
Översittare (1) (uncredited)
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Karl Windén | ... |
Översittare (2) (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mikael Håfström | ||
Written by
| Jan Guillou | ... | (novel) |
| Mikael Håfström | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Hans Gunnarsson | ... | (screenplay) |
| Klas Östergren | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Malte Forssell | ... | line producer |
| Per Holst | ... | co-producer |
| Ingemar Leijonborg | ... | producer |
| H.P. Lundh | ... | co-producer |
| Hans Lönnerheden | ... | producer |
| Kim Magnusson | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Francis Shaw | ||
Cinematography by
| Peter Mokrosinski | ||
Editing by
| Darek Hodor | ||
Editorial Department
| Gregers Dohn | ... | trailer editor |
| Pia Svedlund | ... | negative cutter |
| Frederick Wibe | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Maggie Widstrand | ||
Production Design by
| Anna Asp | ||
Makeup Department
| Karin Fahlén | ... | makeup artist |
| Göran Lundström | ... | special makeup effects artist |
Production Management
| Frida Asp | ... | production manager |
| Katarina Wiklund | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Daniel Kong | ... | directors assistant |
| Jonas Overton | ... | first assistant director |
| Henrik Dahnsjö | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Paul Gustavsson | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Carl Aage Hansen | ... | sound (as Nalle Hansen) |
| Anders Hörling | ... | sound |
| Camilla Mauritzson Skjaerbaek | ... | sound editor (as Camilla Mauritzson) |
| Dan Widegren | ... | boom operator |
| Mark Kenna | ... | consultant: Dolby film sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Gusten Blick | ... | special effects |
| Johan Harnesk | ... | physical effects / special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Fredrik Nord | ... | digital effects artist |
Stunts
| Kimmo Rajala | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Björn Becker | ... | best boy |
| Kobie Kentkuran | ... | crane grip |
| Peter Kjellberg | ... | best boy |
| Jonathan Maurice Lee | ... | key grip (as Jonathan Lee) |
| Misio Mokrosinski | ... | second assistant camera |
| Knut K. Pedersen | ... | steadicam operator (as Knut Pedersen) |
| Nils Wallin | ... | electrician (as Nisse Vallin) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Camilla Carlström | ... | costumer |
| Lotta Garcia | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Carin Anzelius | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Mikael Carlsson | ... | executive soundtrack producer |
| Nicolas Koch Futtrup | ... | music supervisor (as Nicolas Koch) |
| Peter Juul Kristensen | ... | score mixer |
| Francis Shaw | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Andy Sundstrøm | ... | recording engineer |
Additional Crew
| Chris Besseling | ... | uk marketing executive: metrodome |
| Henrik Dahnsjö | ... | unit production assistant |
| Kerim Guner | ... | production assistant |
| Lena Hansson | ... | film consultant: Swedish Film Institute (as Lena Hansson-Varhegyi) |
| Patrik Hertzman | ... | production assistant |
| Marie Holhammar | ... | unit publicist |
| Julia Lönnerheden | ... | production assistant |
| Lisa Widén | ... | lab coordinator (as Lisa Möller) |
Production Companies
- Moviola Film och Television
- Nordisk Film Production (co-production)
- TV4 (co-production)
- Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI) (support)
- Det Danske Filminstitut (support)
- Nordisk Film & TV-Fond (support)
Distributors
- Columbia TriStar Films AB (2003) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Nordisk Film Distributors (2003) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Nordisk Film (2004) (Finland) (DVD) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2008) (Finland) (tv)
- Bir Film (2004) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- EuroCine Films (2005) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Gemini Film (2005) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Gemini Kinomir (2005) (Russia) (theatrical)
- MFA+ FilmDistribution (2004) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Magnolia Pictures (2006) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- One Plus One (2006) (France) (theatrical)
- Ascot Elite Home Entertainment (2011) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Madman Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- Magnolia Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Minerva Pictures (Italy)
- Mozgóképforgalmazási Vállalat (MOKÉP) (Hungary)
- Nordisk Film (2004) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Prorom Media-Trade (2004) (Romania)
- Shani Films (Israel)
- Studio S Entertainment (2024) (Sweden) (Blu-ray) (digitally restored)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (2006) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (2006) (Argentina) (VHS)
- VideoFilmes (2004) (Brazil) (DVD) (VHS)
- e-m-s the DVD-Company (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- MovieScore Media (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Erik is expelled from school for fighting. He ends up at a private boarding school where the senior students control the young ones. Erik finds a friend in Pierre, his room mate. The story revolves around Erik who just wishes to be left alone and graduate. He doesn't listen to what the seniors have to say and they don't like it. Written by Mikael |
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| Taglines | It's time to take a stand. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | SEK22,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend Sweden | $931,409, 26 Sep 2003 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The movie is based on a novel by Jan Guillou. Guillou attended a boarding school himself when he was a teenager and the novel is partly based on his own experiences. See more » |
| Goofs | It is sometime after Christmas when Erik is trying to see the Finnish girl for the last time but there are yellow and falling leaves visible behind him. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Stupid Cupid See more » |
| Quotes |
Headmaster:
There is only one word for people like you, and that is "evil" See more » |