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438 Days

Original title: 438 dagar
  • 20192019
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
2.6K
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Matias Varela and Gustaf Skarsgård in 438 dagar (2019)
  • Drama
  • Thriller
On the eve of June 28th, 2011 Swedish journalists Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson put everything at stake by illegally crossing the border from Somalia into Ethiopia. After months of resea... Read allOn the eve of June 28th, 2011 Swedish journalists Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson put everything at stake by illegally crossing the border from Somalia into Ethiopia. After months of research, planning and failed attempts, they were finally on their way to report on how the rut... Read allOn the eve of June 28th, 2011 Swedish journalists Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson put everything at stake by illegally crossing the border from Somalia into Ethiopia. After months of research, planning and failed attempts, they were finally on their way to report on how the ruthless hunt for oil affected the population of the isolated and conflict-ridden Ogaden regi... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jesper Ganslandt
  • Writers
    • Peter Birro
    • Johan Persson(book writer)
    • Martin Schibbye(book writer)
  • Stars
    • Gustaf Skarsgård
    • Matias Varela
    • Josefin Neldén
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jesper Ganslandt
  • Writers
    • Peter Birro
    • Johan Persson(book writer)
    • Martin Schibbye(book writer)
  • Stars
    • Gustaf Skarsgård
    • Matias Varela
    • Josefin Neldén
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    • 3User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

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    Matias Varela and Gustaf Skarsgård in 438 dagar (2019)
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    Matias Varela and Gustaf Skarsgård in 438 dagar (2019)
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    Gustaf Skarsgård
    Gustaf Skarsgård
    • Martin Schibbyeas Martin Schibbye
    Matias Varela
    Matias Varela
    • Johan Perssonas Johan Persson
    Josefin Neldén
    Josefin Neldén
    • Linnéa Schibbyeas Linnéa Schibbye
    Faysal Ahmed
    Faysal Ahmed
    • Abdullahi Husseinas Abdullahi Hussein
    Stephen Jennings
    Stephen Jennings
    • Steven Irvingas Steven Irving
    Jesper Ganslandt
    Jesper Ganslandt
    • Fredrik Spikas Fredrik Spik
    Graham Clarke
    Graham Clarke
    • Brunoas Bruno
    Sivuyile Ngesi
    Sivuyile Ngesi
    • Chalaas Chala
    Philip Zandén
    Philip Zandén
    • Carl Bildtas Carl Bildt
    Farouk Valley-Omar
    Farouk Valley-Omar
    • Chief Prosecutoras Chief Prosecutor
    Magnus Sundberg
    • Reporter #3as Reporter #3
    Tobias Åström
    • Swedish Ex-Ambassadoras Swedish Ex-Ambassador
    Fredrik Evers
    • Jens Odlanderas Jens Odlander
    Armaan Haggio
    • Abdirisaqas Abdirisaq
    Fredrik Skavlan
    Fredrik Skavlan
    • Skavlanas Skavlan
    Lena B. Nilsson
    • Karin Schibbyeas Karin Schibbye
    Betre Maryim Markos Geber Zgaber
    • State Security Agentas State Security Agent
    Pär Luttropp
    • TV Journalistas TV Journalist
    • Director
      • Jesper Ganslandt
    • Writers
      • Peter Birro
      • Johan Persson(book writer)
      • Martin Schibbye(book writer)
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    On the eve of June 28th, 2011 Swedish journalists Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson put everything at stake by illegally crossing the border from Somalia into Ethiopia. After months of research, planning and failed attempts, they were finally on their way to report on how the ruthless hunt for oil affected the population of the isolated and conflict-ridden Ogaden region. Five days later they lay wounded in the desert sand, shot and captured by the Ethiopian army. But when their initial reportage died, another story began. A story about lawlessness, propaganda and global politics. After a Kafkaesque trial they were sentenced to eleven years in prison for terrorism. And they were far from alone. Their cellmates were journalists, writers and politicians persecuted for not bowing down to dictatorship. Their reportage about oil was transformed into a story about ink, and their daily lives turned into a fight for survival inside the notorious Kality prison in Addis Ababa. Exposed to deadly diseases, daily beatings and fierce repression - deprived of their shoelaces and their freedom of speech - they fought to preserve the most valuable thing of all: the freedom to determine who you are and what you believe. This is their story of 438 days of hell.
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      References Mad Max (1979)

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    7/10
    A true story of freedom of speech
    A great summing of the true story of journalists Martin Schibbye Johan Persson entering Ethiopia to cover a story of oil-interests when they're arrested for illegal entering and terrorism. The movie is well acted and thrilling to watch, it's a captivating story of free speech, justice and the search for truth with a nice sense of humor despite the seriousness of the film.
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    • Release date
      • August 30, 2019 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • Sweden
    • Languages
      • Swedish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 438 днів
    • Filming locations
      • Upington, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Film i Väst
      • Miso Film Sverige
      • Sveriges Television (SVT)
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    • Budget
      • SEK 43,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,076
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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