March 27, 2025 2:23 pm

Robert Eggers Says The Northman was Born During His Vacation to Iceland
Robert Eggers Says The Northman was Born During His Vacation to Iceland

Robert Eggers Says The Northman was Born During His Vacation to Iceland

Director Robert Eggers is all about historical accuracy in his films, with his most recent movie, The Northman, taking place during the 10th century in Iceland. It wasn’t a random choice of setting, but rather something inspired by a vacation he took to Iceland back in 2016. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Eggers sheds some light on how the trip gave birth to his Viking revenge epic:

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​The acclaimed director reveals that The Northman was inspired by his trip to Iceland, where he met collaborators for the film such as Björk. Read More