Full of lies, betrayal and adrenaline-pounding Viking combat, "The Last King" is an unrelenting battle through the icy world of Norway, to secure the future of the king’s reign.

Shot amidst stunning snowy scenery, Nils Gaup - director of the Academy Award nominated "Pathfinder" - has created an unforgettable film that must be seen.

Starring Kristofer Hivju (Game of Thrones), Jakob Oftebro (Lilyhammer, The Bridge) and featuring stunning ski-clad battles, this theatrical epic retelling of Håkon Håkonsson’s daring rescue is a must-see for history-buffs and admirers of medieval action alike!

Director
Nils Gaup (Pathfinder)

Starring
Kristofer Hivju (Fast 8, Game Of Thrones, The Thing)
Jakob Oftebro (Lilyhammer, The Snowman, The Bridge)

1205 - Norway is ravaged by civil war. The Norwegian King fights for survival, protecting his throne whilst his illegitimate son is guarded in deep secrecy. With half the kingdom out to kill the infant heir to the throne, two warriors are tasked to protect him with their own lives.

The best stories come from real life and there’s a reason the Birkebeiners’ has remained a national treasure for over 800 years. With the unflinching resolve to swing a mighty axe and the tender delicacy to bring out a child’s smile, this is a story of man’s duty to both crown and kin worthy of its centuries-long adoration.

Jakob Oftebro’s dramatic heritage shines brighter than the Northern Lights in his epic portrayal of Skjervald and the inner turmoil of balancing his desire for revenge with protecting the future king.

Battles are brutal and bloody yet fought across the picturesque white canvas of Norway’s snowy landscapes, with the Birkebeiner’s iconic skis bringing a much-welcomed unique flavour to medieval combat.

An essential must-buy for all action and medieval film buffs!

© Paradox/Nordisk Film Production/ Newgrange Pictures/ Proton Cinema Kft 2016. Distributed by STUDIOCANAL LIMITED