Ventnor Film Society Screening - The Last Viking
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16 November, 2026
After 15 years behind bars for a bank robbery, ex-convict Anker sets out to collect the money he buried. Unfortunately, his brother Manfred (Mads Mikkelson), the only one holding the secret location, has suffered a breakdown and now really believes he’s John Lennon. Desperate to crack Manfred’s delusions without losing his own mind, Anker drags his peace-loving "Beatle" brother on a delightfully bizarre road trip to jog his memory and unearth the cash.
Anders Thomas Jensen reunites Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas in an outrageously dark Danish comedy that is equal parts chaos, heart, and deadpan absurdity. Centered on a hilariously bizarre heist-money search involving a brother who believes he is John Lennon, it pairs sharp, offbeat humor with surprisingly touching reflections on brotherhood and identity. With a wildly unhinged performance from Mikkelsen and Jensen’s trademark wicked wit, it’s a fiercely original, unpredictable ride from start to finish.
Production year: 2025
Country: Denmark
Cert (UK): 15
Runtime: 1 hr 56 mins
Genre: Dark Comedy
Language: Danish
Original Title: Den sidste viking
Director: Anders Thomas Jensen
Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Sofie Gråbøl, Nikolaj Lie Kaas
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