TIFF 2024: Quisling – The Final Days Movie Trailer
Director: Erik Poppe
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE
Norway | 2024 | 146m | Norwegian, Russian
About the Film
Erik Poppe, known for his compelling storytelling in The Emigrants, turns his lens on one of World War II’s most notorious figures in Quisling – The Final Days. This historical drama delves into the complex psyche of Vidkun Quisling, the man whose name became synonymous with treason.
Set in the aftermath of Norway’s liberation in 1945, the film explores Quisling’s final days as he faces the consequences of his collaboration with Nazi Germany. As he awaits trial, a priest named Peder Olsen (Anders Danielsen Lie) is tasked with the daunting mission of extracting some form of repentance from the unrepentant Quisling (Gard B. Eidsvold). Their tense, charged interactions provide a window into the fraught dynamics of guilt, redemption, and the struggle for truth.
Why You Should Watch
Quisling – The Final Days is a gripping psychological drama that goes beyond the historical facts to explore the emotional and moral complexities of its characters. Poppe’s direction ensures that the film is not just a recounting of past events but a pressing examination of justice and accountability. With standout performances from Lie and Eidsvold, the film portrays a nuanced and raw depiction of personal and political conflict.
Poppe’s bold choices in storytelling and cinematography bring a fresh urgency to this historical drama, making it as relevant today as it is illuminating about the past.
When and Where
Catch Quisling – The Final Days at TIFF 2024 on these dates:
- Sunday, September 8 – TIFF Lightbox, 9:15 PM
- Monday, September 9 – TIFF Lightbox, 11:00 AM (Press & Industry)
- Monday, September 9 – Scotiabank Theatre Toronto, 7:00 PM
- Thursday, September 12 – Scotiabank Theatre Toronto, 6:00 PM
Final Thoughts
With Quisling – The Final Days, Erik Poppe delivers a powerful and thought-provoking film that examines one of history’s most infamous figures through a contemporary lens. It’s a must-watch for anyone interested in the intersection of history, psychology, and moral complexity.
