The Arctic Convoy

A tense, bleak survival drama that immerses you in the claustrophobic peril of a WWII Arctic convoy, with a heavy emotional weight.

Directed by

Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken

Genres

War, Drama

Starring

Tobias Santelmann, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Heidi Ruud Ellingsen

Tagline

Courage becomes their only lifeline.

Overview

In 1942, a convoy of 35 civilian ships, carrying vital supplies from Iceland to the Soviet Union, faces deadly challenges in the Arctic. Despite Allied naval escort, catastrophic intelligence errors expose the convoy to relentless German air and naval attacks. In the brutal conditions, inexperienced civilian sailors fight for survival, with only 12 ships making it to their destination.

How it feels

Tense, bleak, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, war, loyalty, death

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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