Redoubt

Synopsis

At the height of the Cold War, farm worker Karl-Göran Persson collects scrap metal to fortify his house, hoping to shield himself and his neighbours. His efforts are met with bewilderment from the adults and quiet amusement from the children.

Production Facts

Director: John Skoog
Scriptwriters: John Skoog & Kettil Kasang
Producers: Erik Hemmendorff, Caroline Drab

In the leading role as Karl-Göran Persson, we see the French actor Denis Lavant.

"Redoubt" is produced by Plattform Produktion in co-production with Film i Väst, Film i Skåne, SVT, BCD Film, BUFO, Lemming Film, Paloma Productions, and Madants.

"Redoubt" is produced with support from Swedish Film Institute, Danish Film Institute, Netherlands Film Fund, Polish Film Institute, Finnish Film Foundation, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Netherlands Film Production Incentive, Bord Cadre films, Sovereign Films, Region of Skåne, The Swedish Arts Grant Committee, Storm Postproduction and Yle. The project won Filmmore Post Production Award at Cinemart (Rotterdam) 2023 and had its world premiere at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2025

Swedish distribution by TriArt Film.
Swedish theatrical premiere: 27 February 2026.

Photo credit: Ita Zbroniec Zajt / Plattform Produktion