Death of a Hero (2024): Cast
Death of a Hero is a 2024 short drama directed by Karin Franz Körlof, starring William Wigertz Wåhlström as Hero, Carina Perenkranz and Giovanni Bucchieri. It runs 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 14 min
- Director
- Karin Franz Körlof
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Nordantill film (SE)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Death of a Hero About?
The premise of Death of a Hero without spoilers.
A church seeks to expand its congregation by staging a peculiar event: a young man's planned descent from the church tower. Already possessing a dedicated following, he draws a large crowd eager to witness this unusual spectacle. Inspired by Pär Lagerkvist’s novella, the film explores themes that resonate powerfully in the present day.
Death of a Hero Cast & Characters
William Wigertz Wåhlström leads the cast as Hero, with Carina Perenkranz as Farmer and Giovanni Bucchieri as Alcoholic man. Directed by Karin Franz Körlof; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Karin Franz Körlof
- William Wigertz Wåhlström as Hero
- Carina Perenkranz as Farmer
- Giovanni Bucchieri as Alcoholic man
- Sylvester Peipke as Entrance host
Also Starring in Death of a Hero
· 18 more- Hulda Lind Johansdottir Woman with deck chair
- Svante Malm The Priest
- Weine Johansson Man with deck chair
- Hans Wincent The Farmer's Husband
- Åke Sandén Wealthy man
- Christina Kjellberg Wealthy woman
- Ester Lucia Sjögren The Mother
- Hedda Braunsthal Lundström Daughter
- Alfred Emanuelsson Vretander Football coach
- Tyr Eriksson Fotballer
- Sixten Braunsthal Lundström Fotballer
- Bjarne Nordbö Alcoholic man
- Tea Tamlander Teenage girl
- Felicia Papangelis Teenage girl
- Linn Mattisson Teenage girl
- Anders Grentzelius Journalist
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- Hanna Carlander Journalist
- Mats Willner Journalist
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Death of a Hero FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Death of a Hero, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Death of a Hero?
Death of a Hero runs 14 minutes.
When was Death of a Hero released?
Death of a Hero was released on January 28, 2024.
Who directed Death of a Hero?
Death of a Hero was directed by Karin Franz Körlof.
More films by Karin Franz Körlof Who is in the cast of Death of a Hero?
Death of a Hero stars William Wigertz Wåhlström as Hero, Carina Perenkranz as Farmer and Giovanni Bucchieri as Alcoholic man, among 22 credited actors.
Does Death of a Hero have a post-credit scene?
No. Death of a Hero has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Death of a Hero in?
The original language of Death of a Hero is Swedish.
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