On April 8, 1940, Nazi Germany raided Norway, which had always pursued a policy of neutrality. At this time, the situation in Norway was already precarious. The reaction made and the life-and-death decision, this thrilling journey and its great historical significance have been recorded in the annals of history. Although the Norwegian state system belongs to a typical "republican" system, the king only has formal power, and the parliament holds all the actual legislative and executive powers. However, as a symbol of the country, the king is important at this critical moment concerning the life and death of the country. Sexuality must not be underestimated. At this time, the king’s political role is also extremely huge. In an extraordinary period, the important decision of King Haakon will have a historic impact...
Haakon VII, who was the King of Norway at the time, was the first true king after Norway's independence from Sweden in a referendum in 1905. The film unfolds from the royal family, the government, the people up and down, to the German diplomats and other narrative lines, recreating for us the situation of Norway being gradually swallowed by the German army. Facing the pressure of the German army, the rise of the puppet regime of Quisling (former defense minister, pro-Nazi party, notorious "traitor"), and the worrying turbulence of the people of Norway, King Haakon urgently mobilized the parliamentary government, Divided into difficult and urgent conditions, finally made a great decision, stood a strong stand, and resolutely resisted various unruly attempts and invasions by the Germans. This decision was extremely heavy but significant. It was a powerful announcement to the world, Norway. It will always belong to the Norwegian people.
The whole film is very exciting and full of tension. The performance of each character is very wonderful-the entangled and affectionate drama between the steady Hakon and the slightly frivolous son Olaf, the government, the prime minister, the foreign minister, and the speaker face difficulties In order to "save the overall situation," Brower was struggling to "save the overall situation", and even the seriousness and tragic performance of every small role in the King's Guard showed very real and harsh historical elements in all aspects. Until the end, the fierce debate and game fragments between the king and the German diplomats in the cabin are undoubtedly the most shocking and exciting moments of the film. In addition, all the details of the film, the expressions, speech and soundtrack of the characters appropriately set off the atmosphere of the film, which is full of presence and makes people very entertaining. The king’s decision bears a very heavy weight. Although Norway has been involved in an unfathomable suffering and war catastrophe, the great spiritual will it conveyed has made the Norwegian people feel free, independent, and democratic. The vision is fulfilled perfectly. Although the weak Norway had no way to resist the disparity in power at that time, the whole territory soon fell, but the pace of struggle never stopped. After the fall, the royal family and the main heads of government went into exile with the retreating Allied forces in Britain. They were engaged in an unyielding struggle. The king's decision and support continued to inspire the Norwegian people to fight with all their strength in the future, and played an important role in the historical stage.
Different from action war movies with big scenes, this film does not have luxurious military battle scenes. Even many friends may think that the few action scenes are designed to be "shabby", but the meaning of this film is really not here. This historical drama film shows more glorious and great humanity and strong will. As far as the film itself is concerned, this film can be regarded as a milestone in Norwegian film, but the value it embodies completely surpasses the film itself. I can no longer describe and evaluate its profound significance in words... Say, this is another milestone in the history of film...
All for Norway,right?
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