One of the most highly anticipated films of 2022, SWIFF audiences will be among the first in the country to witness the latest cinematic masterpiece from the visionary director.
A revenge thriller, labelled as a ‘Viking Hamlet’, the film tells the tale of Amleth, played by Alexander Skarsgård (True Blood), a young prince on a quest to avenge his father’s murder and save his mother from his traitorous uncle.
The film features a formidable cast, including Nicole Kidman (Killing of a Sacred Deer – SWIFF’18), Ethan Hawke (The Truth – SWIFF ‘20), Claus Bang (The Square – SWIFF’18), as well as frequent collaborators, Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch, Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit) and Willem Dafoe (The Lighthouse), and in an exciting return to the big screen after a 20-year absence, Björk (Dancer in the Dark, Best Actress Cannes 2002).
Written by Eggers in collaboration with poet and novelist, Sjón (long-time collaborator with Björk), The Northman fuses the epic majesty of Viking folklore with the vivid world building Eggers is best known for, creating an art-house blockbuster.
Kate Howat, SWIFF Artistic Director said, “As a festival made for movie fans by movie fans, SWIFF is thrilled to have an exciting creative voice like Robert Eggers lead off this year’s 40-country tour of world cinema.”
SWIFF is a film, screen culture, and live music festival held in Coffs Harbour. With over 11,000 people attending SWIFF events last year, SWIFF’22 will include filmmaker and industry Q&As, Autumn Feast wine dinners, live soundtrack screenings, and the new Storyland music festival, this upcoming festival is set to be a highlight of Australia’s cultural calendar.
The Opening Night Gala will lead off a 16-day, 130-session strong music and film line-up. Tickets are now on sale.
The full SWIFF’22 program is to be announced March 18th.
SCREENWAVE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Dates: Thursday 21st April – Friday 6th May 2022
Film Passes: 6 films for $94 or up to 20 films for $229
Booking link: www.swiff.com.au
