Fyra dagar som skakade Sverige - Midsommarkrisen 1941
Fyra dagar som skakade Sverige - Midsommarkrisen 1941

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Fyra dagar som skakade Sverige - Midsommarkrisen 1941

1988
Movie
96 min
Swedish

At dawn on June 22, 1941, Germany invaded the Soviet Union. On the same morning, Germany demanded permission from the Swedish government to transport 18,000 German soldiers from Norway to Finland across Sweden by railway. This was a difficult problem for the Swedish government. On one hand remaining friendly with Germany at the height of its power, on the other maintaining a strict neutrality. The Swedish cabinet meet in Stockholm to decide upon the best reply to the German demands.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Torgny LindgrenGenres: Drama, History, War

Plot Summary

This historical drama meticulously reconstructs the tense four-day period in June 1941 when Sweden faced a severe diplomatic crisis due to the German High Command's demand for unrestricted troop transport through Swedish territory. The film delves into the intense deliberations within the Swedish government, highlighting the difficult choices and immense pressure faced by key figures in maintaining Sweden's neutrality.

Critical Reception

The film was generally well-received in Sweden for its historical accuracy and portrayal of a critical moment in the nation's neutrality during World War II. Critics praised its detailed depiction of governmental debates and the psychological toll on decision-makers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its historically accurate and detailed depiction of a pivotal moment in Swedish neutrality.

  • Commended for its strong performances, particularly in portraying the internal conflicts of the Swedish government.

  • Seen as an important educational and dramatic account of the midsummer crisis of 1941.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on the actual events surrounding the 'Midsummer Crisis' of 1941, where Sweden was forced to make difficult concessions to Nazi Germany to preserve its neutrality.

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