Summer 1941: Hitler seems unstoppable, invading the Soviet Union. Convoys of cargo ships with war materials began the perilous journey to Murmansk. Ordinary sailors facing German superiority... Read allSummer 1941: Hitler seems unstoppable, invading the Soviet Union. Convoys of cargo ships with war materials began the perilous journey to Murmansk. Ordinary sailors facing German superiority in the icy Arctic sea with lives at stake.Summer 1941: Hitler seems unstoppable, invading the Soviet Union. Convoys of cargo ships with war materials began the perilous journey to Murmansk. Ordinary sailors facing German superiority in the icy Arctic sea with lives at stake.
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- Martinsen
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- Bergvik
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- Mørk
- (English version)
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- Sigurd
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- (voice)
- Helmsman
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- Isaksen
- (English version)
- (voice)
- Skar
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- (voice)
- Erik
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In more complex films, there are often multiple conflicts with multiple layers of good and bad. The resolution to the conflicts isn't always clear and good vs bad is may be difficult to discern. A resolution to the conflicts may not be evident.
Such is the case in The Arctic Convoy. Don't expect clear cut good vs evil and don't expect to know the "right thing to do."
The story is outstanding. The acting is first rate. Cinematography and special effects are at the least adequate and actually quite good considering the cold, gray arctic backdrop they had to work with. Sound is excellent.
I seldom rate a film over 7 and in this case was tempted to offer a 9 but I haven't slept on it yet so I backed off to an 8. I think most viewers will enjoy it.
And I was quite surprised to find out that it was a Norwegian movie, and I was even more impressed by how intense and well-told this movie was. Writers Lars Gudmestad, Harald Rosenløw-Eeg and Christian Siebenherz put together quite a script and storyline for the movie, which is based on actual events. And with it being based on actual events just made the movie all the more impactful.
I have to say that director Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken really impressed me twice over with this movie. This movie just came out of nowhere and left a big impression on me. And it was an amazingly entertaining and enjoyable movie, given its storyline and the cinematography. It felt like I was onboard the vessel with the crew, and that certainly added to the overall enjoyment of the movie.
I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in the movie. But the actors and single actress in the movie really carried it phenomenally. They put on great performances and it was definitely memorable performances that shined on the screen. I was really impressed with the sheer level of talents that participated in the acting here.
Visually then "Konvoi" was great. It was an intense movie, and it was filmed in a very dynamic way, that made it feel like the audience were right there alongside the crew and part of the action.
If you have the opportunity to sit down and watch "Konvoi", then I would wholeheartedly recommend that you do so. I was really impressed and surprised with how this movie played out and what it turned out to be.
Norwegian cinema really has churned out some interesting movies over the recent years.
My rating of "Konvoi" lands on a most well-deserved seven out of ten stars.
This film was riveting from beginning to end and had me on the edge of my seat.
Casting and performances were first rate, as was the cinematography, and timing.
Based on a true story- 23 out of 35 merchant ships were sunk during Convoy PQ 17!
While he did not take part in any of the WW2 convoys, my father served in the merchant marine in the 1930s sailing through Arctic waters and often told me about the bitter cold and fear of ice.
Combine that with the threat from German planes and U-boats, and the real world voyage must have been very traumatic!
Highly recommended!
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- TriviaThe ship used in the movie is a coal ship called "D/S Hestmanden", built in 1911 and restored to working condition after decades of deterioration. The ship was used both in WWI and WWII on convoys and is now a museum ship.
- GoofsMerchant ships during ww2 in would not have so little cargo on board as shown in the movie. The hold would be packed full as much as possible with little room to move around.
- Quotes
opening title card: The decisive battles of WW2 were fought on the east front. The Allies supply weapons and provisions to the USSR. These goods are transported on civilian freighters, which go down in history as the Arctic Convoys. The crews, too, are civilians. These convoys are protected by allied military escorts. German airplanes, warships, and submarines are a constant threat.
opening title card: Summer 1942. Convoy route Iceland-Murmansk. Estimated duration 12 days.
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- Арктичний конвой
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- Budget
- NOK 70,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,869
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,338
- Jul 28, 2024
- Gross worldwide
- $3,734,468
- Runtime1 hour 48 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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