The Black Pimpernel
Brief Synopsis
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Based on the life of Harald Edelstam, the Swedish ambassador in 1973 Chile during the junta take-over. He fought to save the lives of thousands of refugees during the Chilean Military coup. Witnessing terrible atrocities and abuses of power, Edelstam struggles for human rights, justice and decency--
Cast & Crew
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Ulf Hultberg
Director
Michael Nyqvist
Lisa Werlinder
Lumi Cavazos
Carsten Norgaard
Kate Del Castillo
Film Details
Also Known As
Black Pimpernel, Clavel Negro, El Clavel Negro, Svarta Nejlikan
Genre
Biography
Drama
Foreign
Historical
Period
Thriller
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Intandem Media Group; Swedish Film Institute
Distribution Company
Nordisk Film; Nordisk Film Tv; Norsk Filmdistribusjon
Location
Santiago, Chile
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 40m
Synopsis
Based on the life of Harald Edelstam, the Swedish ambassador in 1973 Chile during the junta take-over. He fought to save the lives of thousands of refugees during the Chilean Military coup. Witnessing terrible atrocities and abuses of power, Edelstam struggles for human rights, justice and decency--his actions often leading to threats on his own life.
Director
Ulf Hultberg
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Black Pimpernel, Clavel Negro, El Clavel Negro, Svarta Nejlikan
Genre
Biography
Drama
Foreign
Historical
Period
Thriller
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Intandem Media Group; Swedish Film Institute
Distribution Company
Nordisk Film; Nordisk Film Tv; Norsk Filmdistribusjon
Location
Santiago, Chile
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 40m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States on Video November 18, 2008
Released in United States on Video November 18, 2008
