Ragnarok

"All myths have an origin"

2013 1h 33m NO

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5.7

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71%

FRESH

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METACRITIC

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5.8

IMDB

★5.7TMDB · 246🍅71%Rotten Tomatoes●52Metacritic★5.8IMDB · 8,939

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Synopsis

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Archaeologist Sigurd Svendsen discovers that the Oseberg ship hides a secret from the Viking Age. Along with his two children put Sigurd out on a quest to find the truth. The mystery leads them into "No Man's Land" between Norway and Russia where no man traveling in modern times. Old runes take on new meaning when the secret they uncover is more frightening than anyone could have imagined.

“All myths have an origin”

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Cast

Pål Sverre Hagen
Sigurd Svendsen
Nicolai Cleve Broch
Allan
Sofia Helin
Elisabeth
Bjørn Sundquist
Leif
Maria Annette Tanderød Berglyd
Ragnhild
Julian Podolski
Brage
Terje Strømdahl
Henriksen, Museum Director
Kyrre Haugen Sydness
Sponsor CEO

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mikkel Brænne Sandemose
Writers: John Kåre Raake, John Kåre Raake, Martin Sundland
Languages: Norwegian
Countries: Norway

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MONEY

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Earned back only 57% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Directed by Mikkel Brænne Sandemose, shot by Daniel Voldheim. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Magnus Beite. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Christian Siebenherz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Pål Sverre Hagen and Nicolai Cleve Broch and Sofia Helin carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "All myths have an origin".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2363213 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mikkel Brænne Sandemose directs. Daniel Voldheim behind the camera. Magnus Beite scores. Christian Siebenherz cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Norway. Dialogue in Norwegian.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 57% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 13 years ago.
3Directed by Mikkel Brænne Sandemose, shot by Daniel Voldheim. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Magnus Beite. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Christian Siebenherz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Pål Sverre Hagen and Nicolai Cleve Broch and Sofia Helin carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "All myths have an origin".
8IMDB entry: tt2363213 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Daniel Voldheim
Original score: Magnus Beite
Editing: Christian Siebenherz
Production design: Martin Gant
Costume design: Marie Flyckt
Makeup / hair: Dorte Pedersen
Sound: Christian Schaanning
Runtime: 93 min · 1h 33m
Status: Released
Budget: $6,500,000
Box office: $3,721,345
Return: 57% of budget
Original language: NO
IMDB: Ragnarok (2013)
Rotten Tomatoes: 71% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 52/100
IMDB rating: 5.8/10 · 8,939 votes
MPAA: PG-13

Awards

4 wins & 6 nominations

Kanon People's Choice Award
The Amanda Public Choice Award

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Wuchak2023-02-18
★ 6/10
An expedition to arctic Scandinavia turns terrifying An archaeologist widower in Oslo believes he has discovered the secret to the myth of Ragnarok from an inscription via the Oseberg ship. He and a colleague form a small expedition to Oksefjorden (Finnmark) in extreme northern Norway where they discover a legendary bottomless lake. Unfortunately for them, something ancient and terrifying seems to dwell there. Will they make it back alive? Released in 2013, “Ragnarkok,” aka “Gåten Ragnarok” (meaning "The Riddle Ragnarok"), is a Norwegian adventure & creature feature highlighted by awesome remote Scandinavian scenery, some simple Nordic mythology and Cold War relics. There are bits of “The Island at the Top of the World,” “Alien,” “Jurassic Park” and a little “Dragonslayer” (1981). Unfortunately, the characters are rather bland and at least one story idea is glaringly hackneyed (you’ll know what I mean). Yet Pål Sverre Hagen is goodhearted as the protagonist, Sigurd, and Sofia Helin is winsome enough as Elisabeth, although she coulda been utilized better (not talkin’ ’bout nudity or sleaze). Shortcomings notwithstanding, there are enough positives to make “Ragnarok” worthwhile for those interested. Like “Jurassic Park,” it’s family-friendly despite the terrifying elements. The film runs about 1 hour, 36 minutes, and was shot in Norway (including Vikingskiphuset, Oslo, for the museum scenes) and Sweden. The language is Norwegian, but there are subtitles. GRADE: B-

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