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Silent. Swedish intertitles. Charles XII (Swedish: Karl XII) is a 1925 Swedish silent historical film directed by John W. Brunius and starring Gösta Ekman, Bengt Djurberg and Augusta Lindberg. Because of its long running time of nearly six hours, it was released in two separate parts. The film depicts the life of Charles XII of Sweden (1682 ...
Charles XII, sometimes Carl XII ( Swedish: Karl XII) or Carolus Rex (17 June 1682 – 30 November 1718 O.S. [1] ), was King of Sweden (including current Finland) from 1697 to 1718. He belonged to the House of Palatinate-Zweibrücken, a branch line of the House of Wittelsbach. Charles was the only surviving son of Charles XI and Ulrika Eleonora ...
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The original two part version from 1925 was 136 + 130 minutes long. As always Gösta Ekman (d.ä.) shines but a bit strange to see the 34 year old actor play the 14 year old Karl XII at the beginning of the movie. I do love silent movies but this one has little depth and character motivation. While it cover much of the historical events much is ...
- John W. Brunius
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Charles XII (Swedish: Karl XII) is a 1925 Swedish silent historical film directed by John W. Brunius and starring Gösta Ekman, Bengt Djurberg and Augusta Lindberg. Because of its long running time of nearly six hours, it was released in two separate parts. The film depicts the life of Charles XII of Sweden (1682-1718) who oversaw the expansion of the Swedish Empire until its defeat at the ...
Karl XII, del II: Directed by John W. Brunius. With Gösta Ekman, Nicolai De Seversky, Bengt Djurberg, Mona Mårtenson. The later portion of the life of Charles XII of Sweden is depicted in this historical drama.
- John W. Brunius
- 1925-11-16
- Drama
- 130
Charles XII: Directed by John W. Brunius. With Gösta Ekman, Bengt Djurberg, Augusta Lindberg, Mona Mårtenson. An historical film depicting the life of Charles XII of Sweden (1682-1718), who oversaw the expansion of the Swedish Empire until its defeat at the Battle of Poltava.
Karl XII. Directed by. John W. Brunius. Sweden, 1925. Drama, History. 136. Synopsis. An historical film depicting the life of Charles XII of Sweden (1682-1718), who oversaw the expansion of the Swedish Empire until its defeat at the Battle of Poltava. Synopsis.
