Death of a Hero
En hjältes död
Synopsis
To attract new members to the church, a bizarre event is organized where a young man is to fall from the church tower. The young man already has a large group of followers, and in the region, no one wants to miss this fascinating event. The film is based on Pär Lagerkvist's 100-year-old novella, which has never felt more relevant than today.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Svante Malm
The Priest
Hulda Lind Johansdottir
Woman with deck chair
Weine Johansson
Man with deck chair
Sylvester Peipke
Entrance host
Carina Perenkranz
Farmer
Hans Wincent
The Farmer's Husband
Åke Sandén
Wealthy man
Christina Kjellberg
Wealthy woman
Ester Lucia Sjögren
The Mother
Hedda Braunsthal Lundström
Daughter
Alfred Emanuelsson Vretander
Football coach
Tyr Eriksson
Fotballer
Sixten Braunsthal Lundström
Fotballer
Giovanni Bucchieri
Alcoholic man
Bjarne Nordbö
Alcoholic man
Tea Tamlander
Teenage girl
Felicia Papangelis
Teenage girl
Linn Mattisson
Teenage girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Message to Man International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karin Franz Körlof
- Screenplay & Story
- Pär Lagerkvist, Karin Franz Körlof, Shanti Roney
- Original Score
- Gideon Wahlberg, Lars Hollmer
- Original Title
- En hjältes död
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Nordantill film (SE), Svenska Filminstitutet, Norrköpings Filmfond, The Swedish Arts Grants Committee, Region Östergötland, Film i Öst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karin Franz Körlof
Pär Lagerkvist, Karin Franz Körlof, Shanti Roney
Gideon Wahlberg, Lars Hollmer
Ari Willey
Karin Franz Körlof, Mauricio Molinari
Elin Bennett, Hanna Hannerz-Simå
Department Leadership Roster
Elin Bennett
Producer
Hanna Hannerz-Simå
Producer
Karin Franz Körlof
Editor
Karin Franz Körlof
Writer
Ari Willey
Director of Photography
Mauricio Molinari
Editor
Karin Franz Körlof
Director
Tarmo Sakari Hietala
Stunt Coordinator
Gideon Wahlberg
Original Music Composer
Lars Hollmer
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Death of a Hero.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death of a Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death of a Hero about?
To attract new members to the church, a bizarre event is organized where a young man is to fall from the church tower. The young man already has a large group of followers, and in the region, no one wants to miss this fascinating event. The film is based on Pär Lagerkvist's 100-year-old novella, which has never felt more relevant than today.
Who directed Death of a Hero?
Death of a Hero was directed by Karin Franz Körlof.
Who stars in Death of a Hero?
The principal cast of Death of a Hero includes Svante Malm, Hulda Lind Johansdottir, Weine Johansson, Sylvester Peipke, Carina Perenkranz.
When was Death of a Hero released and how long is it?
Death of a Hero was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Death of a Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death of a Hero was composed by Gideon Wahlberg, Lars Hollmer.
Is Death of a Hero based on a book or true story?
Death of a Hero is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pär Lagerkvist".