Movie
The Swedish Connection
2026PG-131h 42m7.4 / 10
Swedish Foreign Ministry bureaucrat Gösta Engzell, overlooked during WWII, rescued thousands while turning supposedly neutral Sweden into a moral force. His efforts challenged the status quo and left a lasting humanitarian legacy.
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The Swedish Connection was released digitally February 19, 2026. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Swedish Foreign Ministry bureaucrat Gösta Engzell, overlooked during WWII, rescued thousands while turning supposedly neutral Sweden into a moral force. His efforts challenged the status quo and left a lasting humanitarian legacy.
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Cast
Henrik DorsinGösta Engzell
Sissela BennRut Vogl
Jonas KarlssonStaffan Söderström
Johan GlansGöran Von Otter
Olle JanssonChristian Günther
Oscar TöringeNils Erik EklundLoa FalkmanMarcus Ehrenpreis
Marianne MörckStina JohanssonCredits
- Directed by
- Marcus Olsson, Thérèse Ahlbeck
- Written by
- Marcus Olsson, Thérèse Ahlbeck
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Swedish
- Original title
- Den svenska länken
Production
Way Creative FilmsSweden
Themes
1940sbased on true storycold atmospherecomplex plothidden motiveshidden networksinvestigationnordic coldness