Erik Poppe’s “Quisling – The Final Days” is an interesting look into the mind of Vidkun Quisling, Norway’s most famous Nazi ally, in the crucial years right after World War II. The movie takes place during Norway’s freedom in May 1945. It goes deep into the mind of a man whose name would become associated with betraying his country.
The story is mostly about Quisling’s time in jail and deep conversations with Peder Olsen, the prison chaplain who is supposed to help the shamed political leader face his mistakes. As Norway celebrates its freedom, Quisling is stuck both physically and mentally. He is sure that he is doing the right thing, but he also knows that he is going to be killed soon.
Poppe’s movie is more than just a history lesson; it’s also a complex character study that doesn’t make Quisling into an easy,...
The story is mostly about Quisling’s time in jail and deep conversations with Peder Olsen, the prison chaplain who is supposed to help the shamed political leader face his mistakes. As Norway celebrates its freedom, Quisling is stuck both physically and mentally. He is sure that he is doing the right thing, but he also knows that he is going to be killed soon.
Poppe’s movie is more than just a history lesson; it’s also a complex character study that doesn’t make Quisling into an easy,...
- 11/11/2024
- by Arash Nahandian
- Gazettely
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