The White Viking

Norway in the 10th century. Askur, son of the powerful Thorgeir marries Embla, daughter of one of the few remaining landowners in Norway, in a pagan ceremony. King Olav, a ruthless christian, wants to eredicate all traces of non-christian beliefs and captures the two of them during the ceremony. In order to free Embla, Askur must go to Iceland and convert the people there to catholicism.

Release Date

November 1, 1991

Status

Released

Original Title

Hvíti víkingurinn

Runtime

2h 5min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Icelandic

Production Companies

Filmeffekt ASDRYLERÚVNRKSVT

The Raven Collection

Part of

The Raven Collection

Includes: When the Raven Flies, In the Shadow of the Raven, The White Viking