The Riot

Set in 1907 in the Norwegian mining town of Sulitjelma, this drama depicts a rebellion of miners against their oppressive employers. The story follows Konrad, a young man who takes a dangerous job in the mines, where workers endure brutal conditions. As the ruthless Olof Wenström takes control of the mining company, tensions rise. Aided by socialist activist Helene Ugland, the exploited workers organize a revolt to fight against their inhuman treatment and the power of the mining corporation.

The film was directed by Nils Gaup, following his work on Pathfinder, Journey to the Christmas Star, and The Last King. The screenplay was written by Christopher Grøndal. The cast features Otto Fahlgren as Konrad Nilsson, Alexandra Gjerpen as Helene Ugland, and Simon J. Berger as Wennström, alongside Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Stig Henrik Hoff, and Pernille Sandøy.

Produced by Handmade films in Norwegian Woods, Storyline NOR, and GötaFilm, the movie has a runtime of 107 minutes. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 6.5/10 from 1,500 votes on IMDb and a higher score of 7.2/10 from 28 votes on TMDB.