Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem
Il capitano
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Troell
- Screenplay & Story
- Per Olov Enquist, Göran Setterberg, Jan Troell
- Original Score
- Lars Åkerlund, Sebastian Öberg
- Original Title
- Il capitano
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Germany, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Panfilm, Bold Productions, FilmTeknik, Four Seasons Venture Capital, Svenska Filminstitutet, Villealfa Filmproductions, Polyphon, BR, Nordisk Film Denmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Troell
Per Olov Enquist, Göran Setterberg, Jan Troell
Lars Åkerlund, Sebastian Öberg
Jan Troell
Jan Troell
Göran Setterberg, Jan Troell
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Troell
Director
Per Olov Enquist
Screenplay
Göran Setterberg
Screenplay
Jan Troell
Screenplay
Göran Setterberg
Producer
Lars Åkerlund
Original Music Composer
Sebastian Öberg
Original Music Composer
Jan Troell
Director of Photography
Jan Troell
Editor
Stig Limér
Production Design
Gunnel Blomberg
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem
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What is Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem about?
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.
Who directed Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem?
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem was directed by Jan Troell.
Who stars in Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem?
The principal cast of Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem includes Antti Reini, Maria Heiskanen, Berto Marklund, Harri Mallenius, Marjut Dahlström.
When was Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem released and how long is it?
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem was composed by Lars Åkerlund, Sebastian Öberg.