Stockholm (2018 film)

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Stockholm
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Robert Budreau
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Written by Robert Budreau
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Music by Steve London
Cinematography Brendan Steacy
Edited by Richard Comeau
Production
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Distributed by Smith Global Media
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  • April 19, 2018 (2018-04-19) (Tribeca)
  • April 12, 2019 (2019-04-12) (United States)
Running time
 92 minutes
Country Canada
United States
Language English
Box office $1.189.486[1]

Stockholm (known as The Captor in some countries[2]) is a 2018 crime film written, produced and directed by Robert Budreau. It stars Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace, Mark Strong, Christopher Heyerdahl, Bea Santos and Thorbjørn Harr.[3] The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2018, and was released on April 12, 2019, by Smith Global Media.[4][5] The film is loosely based on the true story of the 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis in Stockholm.[3]

Synopsis

After taking hostages in a Stockholm bank, ex-con Lars Nystrom demands the release of his old partner in crime from prison. As the situation escalates, Lars starts to let down his guard as he develops an uneasy bond with one of the female employees.

Cast

Production

On January 27, 2017, it was announced that Noomi Rapace and Ethan Hawke would be starring in Stockholm with Robert Budreau writing, producing and directing the film.[6]

Principal photography on the film began in April 2017.[7]

Response

Box office

Stockholm grossed $292,590 in the United States and Canada and $399,924 in other territories for a worldwide total of $692,514.[1]

Critical reception

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Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref(s)
Canadian Screen Awards 31 March 2019 Best Adapted Screenplay Robert Budreau Won [10][11]
Best Costume Design Lea Carlson Nominated
Best Editing Richard Comeau Nominated
Best Sound Editing Lee Walpole and Thomas Huhn Nominated
Achievement in Hair Peggy Kyriakidou Won
Achievement in Visual Effects Fredrik Nord Nominated
Canadian Society of Cinematographers Awards 23 March 2019 Theatrical Feature Cinematography Brendan Steacy Won [12]
Directors Guild of Canada Awards 26 October 2019 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Robert Budreau Won [13]

See also

References

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External links

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