Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem (1991)

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Released:
1991-11-15

Overview:
The film is based on a true occurrence in Sweden in 1988. A Finnish couple murdered a young boy and his parents when they prevented the theft of the son's bicycle. The film tries to describe the relationship between the dominant Jari, who calls himself "Il Capitano", and his more mature "soldier" Minna, that develops into mutual dependence.

Director:
Jan Troell

Runtime:
1h 50min

Genre:
Drama, Crime

  • Cast:
  • Antti Reini
    as
    Jari
  • Maria Heiskanen
    as
    Minna
  • Berto Marklund
    as
    Police officer
  • Harri Mallenius
    as
    Teacher
  • Marjut Dahlström
    as
    Teacher