Set against the ruthless backdrop of tenth-century Norse territory, The Northman is the a new epic Viking revenge thriller by acclaimed director Robert Eggers (The Witch [2015] and The Lighthouse [2019]), featuring an all-star cast including Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe, and Björk.
Compiled from fascinating interviews with the cast and crew, inspiring storyboards, exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs--including the director's own firsthand account of his creative processes in writing and directing--The Northman: A Call to the Gods explores the cold and forbidding world of the Vikings, their customs, traditions, and relentless thirst for battle and vengeance that inspired Eggers to write this compelling Norse saga.
Learn how the wardrobe department recreated the intricate chain mail armor and costumes of Viking berserkers and warriors; delve into the research behind the art department's visual inspiration for replicating the villages of Hrafnsey and Freysdalur; and get the inside scoop on the challenges the cast encountered when creating the iconic characters of Amleth, Olga, Queen Gurdrún, and the Seeress. The Northman: A Call to the Gods is the perfect companion for both film fans and anyone interested in Viking history and legends.
PROFILE OF AN AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR: Using acclaimed director Robert Eggers' own firsthand account, The Northman: A Call to the Gods delivers a revealing profile of his inspirations, and his creative process.
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHS: Explore dozens of photographs of the set, crew, director Robert Eggers, and the award-winning cast, including Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe, and Björk.
GO BEHIND THE SCENES: Delve into never-before-seen storyboards and set designs that give a glimpse into the fascinating art and craft of filmmaking.
PERFECT FOR FILM ENTHUSIASTS: The Northman: A Call to the Gods is the perfect gift for movie fans and anyone interested in Viking legend and lore.
Los Angeles Review of Books
"If the pre-modern irrupts into the consciousness of Prince Hamlet — and of 'Hamlet' — in the form of the slain father’s ghost, 'The Northman' wholly embraces its pre-modern urge." Wilson Taylor analyzes the pre-modern in Robert Eggers’s “The Northman.” https://t.co/mTQQxXmkBC https://t.co/cmE9eVWOb7
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SUN: In honor of @simonsaybrams' new book on the making of THE NORTHMAN, we present Robert Eggers' viking epic alongside Sergei Parajanov’s visionary folk romance SHADOWS OF FORGOTTEN ANCESTORS (#35mm). Featuring a video intro by Eggers + book signing! https://t.co/eewjcxa5Kw
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Check out exclusive excerpts from #TheNorthman companion book, #ACallToTheGods, which highlight the film's intense dance and Knattleikr sequences. The limited edition from @insighteditions is available for pre-order now! https://t.co/QK6hVxRH95 https://t.co/3pfXDw3ysw