Snapphanar
Series Overview
Snapphanar is a Swedish miniseries which aired in three parts on Sveriges Television during Christmas 2006, directed by Måns Mårlind and Björn Stein. The historical drama is about the Snapphane peasant rebel movement which fought against the Swedish rule of Scania in the 17th century. The "Snapphanar" was a rebellion people, who fought secretly for Denmark during 1660-1700. The miniseries were criticised by historians due to a perceived lack of historical accuracy. The Scanian nationalist attitudes portrayed in the series did not exist in the 17th century, and the term snapphane, which is used for self-identification in the series, was in fact a derogatory term used by Swedes.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
160 min per episode
2006 – 2006
Premiered: Mon, Dec 25, 2006
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Avsnitt 3”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein
Björn Stein
Linus Sandgren
Department Leadership Roster
Måns Mårlind
Director
Björn Stein
Director
Linus Sandgren
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Snapphanar about?
Snapphanar is a Swedish miniseries which aired in three parts on Sveriges Television during Christmas 2006, directed by Måns Mårlind and Björn Stein. The historical drama is about the Snapphane peasant rebel movement which fought against the Swedish rule of Scania in the 17th century. The "Snapphanar" was a rebellion people, who fought secretly for Denmark during 1660-1700. The miniseries were criticised by historians due to a perceived lack of historical accuracy. The Scanian nationalist attitudes portrayed in the series did not exist in the 17th century, and the term snapphane, which is used for self-identification in the series, was in fact a derogatory term used by Swedes.
How many seasons does Snapphanar have?
Snapphanar comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Snapphanar?
Key cast members in Snapphanar include André Sjöberg, Tuva Novotny, Gustaf Skarsgård, Anders Ekborg, Kim Bodnia.
Who created or directed Snapphanar?
Snapphanar was developed and directed by Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein.