The Last Sentence

The Last Sentence

In the face of evil, one man refused to be silent.

2012 · 104 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, History

Renowned journalist Torgny Segerstedt declares war against Hitler as he criticizes Swedish politicians who tried to look away from the tyranny of the Nazis with the good excuse of “neutralism”. His only weapon is his pen and his life is full of gossip such as an affair with his boss’ wife, a love scandal with a secretary younger than his daughter, and the suicide of his wife. However, he continues to fight a one man battle against Hitler and the Nazi regime until his death, throwing the question “Can one person really change history?” to the audience.

Directed by Jan Troell · Written by Klaus Rifbjerg

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Jesper Christensen Torgny Segerstedt
Pernilla August Maja Forssman
Ulla Skoog Puste Segerstedt
Peter Andersson Christian Günther
Björn Granath Axel Forssman
Lia Boysen Estrid Levission
Maria Heiskanen Pirjo
Kenneth Milldoff Per Albin Hansson
Lennart Hjulström Marcus Wallenberg
Birte Heribertson Estrid Ancker
Lia Boysen Anita Levisson
Yohanna Troell Ingrid Segerstedt

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