Zentropa has unveiled the release date and first images of the highly anticipated Danish comedy film The Last Viking (Den sidste viking), starring Mads Mikkelsen (Another Round, Hannibal) and Nikolaj Lie Kaas(Families Like Ours, Riders of Justice) as brothers Anker and Manfred. The film is set to premiere in Danish theaters on October 9, 2025.
The Last Viking is a subtle comedy exploring identity and the notion of what is considered ‘normal’. Produced by Danish powerhouse Zentropa, and directed by one of Denmark’s most successful filmmakers, Anders Thomas Jensen (Riders of Justice), the film marks his sixth collaboration with two of Denmark’s most celebrated actors, Mikkelsen and Lie Kaas. It is also his second collaboration with renowned Danish actress Sofie Gråbøl (The Killing).
The Story
After serving 15 years in prison for robbery, the loner Anker is finally released. The only person who knows where the stolen money is hidden is his brother, Manfred. However, Manfred has suffered a mental setback, leaving him unaware of the treasure’s location. Determined to recover both the money and a sense of themselves, the brothers embark on a journey back to their childhood homeland – one that will test their past, their bond, and their identities.
Mads Mikkelsen, Anders Thomas Jensen, and Nikolaj Lie Kaas in The Last Viking. Photo: Anders Overgaard
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The Cast
In addition to acclaimed leads Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas as the two brothers, The Last Viking boasts a star-studded Nordic cast, including Sofie Gråbøl (The Killing), Søren Maling (The Killing), Nicolas Bro(Riders of Justice),Bodil Jørgensen (The Idiots), Lars Brygmann (Riders of Justice), Kardo Razzazi(Rheingold), and Lars Ranthe (Another Round), among others.
The Last Viking cast with director Anders Thomas Jensens. Photo: Anders Overgaard
The Team
Anders Thomas Jensen has written and directed the film, which is produced by Sisse Graum Jørgensen and Sidsel Hybschmann for Zentropa Entertainment, in co-production with Zentropa Sweden and Film i Väst. The film’s cinematography is by Sebastian “Makker” Blenkov, with production design by Nikolaj Danielsen. Editing by Nicolaj Monberg and Anders Albjerg Kristiansen, while Jeppe Kaas has composed the score. Sound design is by Eddie Simonsen, key make-up design by Louise Hauberg Lohmann, and costume design by Rikke Simonsen. International sales are handled by TrustNordisk.
Anders Thomas Jensen. Photo: Anders Overgaard.
Source: Zentropa/HAVE Kommunikation/TrustNordisk Photo credits: Anders Overgaard
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Zentropa has unveiled the release date and first images of the highly anticipated Danish comedy film The Last Viking (Den sidste viking), starring Mads Mikkelsen (Another Round, Hannibal) and Nikolaj Lie Kaas (Families Like Ours, Riders of Justice) as brothers Anker and Manfred. The film is set to premiere in Danish theaters on October 9, 2025.
The Last Viking is a subtle comedy exploring identity and the notion of what is considered ‘normal’. Produced by Danish powerhouse Zentropa, and directed by one of Denmark’s most successful filmmakers, Anders Thomas Jensen (Riders of Justice), the film marks his sixth collaboration with two of Denmark’s most celebrated actors, Mikkelsen and Lie Kaas. It is also his second collaboration with renowned Danish actress Sofie Gråbøl (The Killing).
The Story
After serving 15 years in prison for robbery, the loner Anker is finally released. The only person who knows where the stolen money is hidden is his brother, Manfred. However, Manfred has suffered a mental setback, leaving him unaware of the treasure’s location. Determined to recover both the money and a sense of themselves, the brothers embark on a journey back to their childhood homeland – one that will test their past, their bond, and their identities.
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The Cast
In addition to acclaimed leads Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas as the two brothers, The Last Viking boasts a star-studded Nordic cast, including Sofie Gråbøl (The Killing), Søren Maling (The Killing), Nicolas Bro (Riders of Justice), Bodil Jørgensen (The Idiots), Lars Brygmann (Riders of Justice), Kardo Razzazi (Rheingold), and Lars Ranthe (Another Round), among others.
The Team
Anders Thomas Jensen has written and directed the film, which is produced by Sisse Graum Jørgensen and Sidsel Hybschmann for Zentropa Entertainment, in co-production with Zentropa Sweden and Film i Väst. The film’s cinematography is by Sebastian “Makker” Blenkov, with production design by Nikolaj Danielsen. Editing by Nicolaj Monberg and Anders Albjerg Kristiansen, while Jeppe Kaas has composed the score. Sound design is by Eddie Simonsen, key make-up design by Louise Hauberg Lohmann, and costume design by Rikke Simonsen. International sales are handled by TrustNordisk.
Source: Zentropa/HAVE Kommunikation/TrustNordisk Photo credits: Anders Overgaard
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