The Swedish Connection
Den svenska länken
Synopsis
Swedish Foreign Ministry bureaucrat Gösta Engzell, overlooked during WWII, rescued thousands while turning supposedly neutral Sweden into a moral force. His efforts challenged the status quo and left a lasting humanitarian legacy.
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus Olsson, Thérèse Ahlbeck
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcus Olsson, Thérèse Ahlbeck
- Original Score
- Johan Testad, Kaspar Kaae
- Original Title
- Den svenska länken
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Italian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Way Creative Films
Top Cast
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Henrik Dorsin
Gösta Engzell
Sissela Benn
Rut Vogl
Jonas Karlsson
Staffan Söderström
Johan Glans
Göran Von Otter
Olle Jansson
Christian Günther
Oscar Töringe
Nils Erik Eklund
Loa Falkman
Marcus Ehrenpreis
Marianne Mörck
Stina Johansson
Rakel Benér
Maria Bondy
Figge Norling
Claes Westring
Christoffer Nordenrot
Dag Hammarskjöld
Per Lasson
Per-Albin Hansson
Jonas Malmsjö
Svante Hellstedt
Carl Jacobson
Magnus Hallonsten
Richard Ulfsäter
Erik Von Post
Stefan Gödicke
Arvid Richert
Simon Norrthon
Robert Paulsson
Eva Westerling
Mrs. Jönsson
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus Olsson, Thérèse Ahlbeck
Marcus Olsson, Thérèse Ahlbeck
Johan Testad, Kaspar Kaae
Michał Leszczyłowski, Joakim Pietras
Julia Gebauer, Nina Bisgaard, Jonas Sörensson
Department Leadership Roster
Marcus Olsson
Director
Marcus Olsson
Writer
Thérèse Ahlbeck
Director
Thérèse Ahlbeck
Writer
Julia Gebauer
Producer
Michał Leszczyłowski
Editor
Kaspar Kaae
Original Music Composer
Joakim Pietras
Editor
Michael Higgins
Production Design
Ingrid Sjögren
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swedish Connection
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Swedish Connection about?
Swedish Foreign Ministry bureaucrat Gösta Engzell, overlooked during WWII, rescued thousands while turning supposedly neutral Sweden into a moral force. His efforts challenged the status quo and left a lasting humanitarian legacy.
Who directed The Swedish Connection?
The Swedish Connection was directed by Marcus Olsson, Thérèse Ahlbeck.
Who stars in The Swedish Connection?
The principal cast of The Swedish Connection includes Henrik Dorsin, Sissela Benn, Jonas Karlsson, Johan Glans, Olle Jansson.
When was The Swedish Connection released and how long is it?
The Swedish Connection was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Swedish Connection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Swedish Connection was composed by Johan Testad, Kaspar Kaae.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Swedish Connection?
The Swedish Connection holds official age classifications: AU: M; DE: 12; GB: 12; IN: U/A 16+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).