The Arctic Convoy
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Short description
During the Second World War, civilian cargo ships transporting military supplies to the Soviet Union travel through the freezing waters of the Arctic. These inexperienced sailors must fight for survival as they encounter a superior German force. While escorted by Allied naval vessels, the convoy faces severe threats from air and sea attacks, leaving many of the crew to struggle against brutal environmental conditions and military aggression.
This Norwegian production was directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, following his work on Cave, An Affair, and Possession. It precedes his later projects, Munch and A Mouse Hunt for Christmas. The film stars Tobias Santelmann, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, and Heidi Ruud Ellingsen.
The movie was produced by Fantefilm with a budget of 7 million USD, though its worldwide box office earnings reached 4 million USD. Audience reception has been generally positive, with a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb from 5,000 votes and a score of 7/10 on TMDB based on 165 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- The film featured the D/S Hestmanden vessel, built in 1911 and restored to working condition. This vessel participated in naval convoys during both World War I and World War II, after which it became a museum exhibit.
- The film is set in the summer of 1942, when the Arctic convoy PQ-17 was dispatched. Out of the 41 ships that left the shores of Iceland, three returned to their port of departure, and 24 were sunk. 10 merchant ships (one British, six American, one Panamanian, and two Soviet) and 4 auxiliary ships reached Arkhangelsk. They transported 70,000 tons of cargo out of the 200,000 tons sent from Iceland. A total of 14 ships under the American flag were sunk.
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