Elvira Madigan is a tragic love story set in the 1880s. The film follows the passionate and forbidden romance between Elvira, a tightrope walker, and Sixten, a deserter from the Swedish army. As they run away together, they face hunger, scandal, and family abandonment. Their idealism and love for each other are put to the test as they struggle to survive. Ultimately, their story ends in a double suicide, showcasing the tragic nature of their relationship.
In this comedy film, a journalist is unexpectedly called up for military service. He must navigate through boot camp and various military exercises while keeping his secret identity intact. Along the way, he encounters a reunion with old friends and is challenged by the unique aspects of army life.
During the Great Northern War, a Russian soldier seeks revenge against a mysterious stranger who killed his love interest. As he navigates through battles and encounters with the Swedish army, he must confront his own morality and desires for revenge.
After finding his wife in the arms of another man, an army officer kills his rival and then goes by train to Finland to fight in the Winter war.
The Prince of Homburg, disobeys orders and leads a cavalry charge in battle against the Swedes, which leads to victory. He is court martialled however for disobeying orders and sentenced to death. His love who is now to be betrothed to the King of Sweden, following his execution appeals to the Elector, her uncle, on his behalf, as do his comrades in battle. He must also contend with his own desire to live and conflicting sense of honour.
Ulla and Gunnar meet and fall in love in Stockholm in the late 1930s. Early in their relationship Ulla discovers that she is pregnant but she decides to get an abortion because she doesn't want to pressure Gunnar into marrying her. The outbreak of the war puts a strain on their relationship when Gunnar gets called up for military service.
The station-master Fabian Bom is a very meticulous person, and he makes sure that the trains leaves exactly - on the second. To him, nothing could be more important than duty, efficiency and punctuality, in fact, his sense of duty is clearly perverted. His beloved Plum-Plum, the major's daughter, is infatuated with army officers. To regain her attention, he joins the infantry. Bom becomes a soldier who loves the military training, long marches as well as hard labour as punishment. He meets Agnes, who falls madly in love with him.
1813. The Swedish army is fighting in the War of the Sixth Coalition. The popular general Von Döbeln is arrested for sending the army against the French in breach of orders by the crown prince. At the court martial he is sentenced to death but is pardoned by the king and sent to prison instead. A group of conspirators are planning to set him free and make him their leader in a coup d'etat.
In an occupied country, the people rise to throw off the occupants. This includes Jens the farmer and his three sons who successfully perform sneak attacks on the invading army.
Wholesaler Pettersson ends up in the military after being mixed up with a soldier on the run, who has stolen his identity.
Devil's Servants is a swashbuckler adventure movie set in the 17th century during the Thirty Years' War. The story revolves around the conflict between the Swedish and Polish armies, with the city council, aristocracy, and Lutheran Church being key players in the plot. The movie captures the treachery, indecision, and swashbuckling action of the time, with a particular focus on the young protagonist's journey. Get ready for a thrilling battle of wits and swords!
"Bleeding Hearts" - Comedy with charming hussar lieutenants, indulgent landlord daughters, wild rides and romantic mansion balls.
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