"The Brothers Lionheart" follows the journey of two brothers, Karl "Skorpan" and Jonathan Lionheart, who reunite in the magical land of Nangijala after passing away. Facing a kingdom divided between the peaceful Cherry Blossom Valley and the tyrannized Briar-Bush Valley, they join forces with freedom fighters to overthrow the oppressive black knight Tengil and his fearsome dragon Katla. The story explores themes of courage, brotherhood, and hope beyond death.
Trivia:
1. The film is based on the beloved novel by Astrid Lindgren, the Swedish author famous for creating Pippi Longstocking. Lindgren was deeply involved in the film's adaptation, ensuring the movie stayed true to her vision.
2. To bring the fantastic elements of Nangijala to life, the production used innovative miniature models and practical effects, which were quite advanced for Swedish cinema at the time.
3. The dragon Katla was originally inspired by European folklore and was designed to reflect both awe and menace, becoming one of the most memorable creatures in Swedish fantasy films.
Main Cast of The Brothers Lionheart
Staffan Götestam
Lars Söderdahl
Crew of The Brothers Lionheart
Full backstage crew list →- Released September 23, 1977