The Black Pimpernel


1h 40m 2008

Brief 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--

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.

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

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States on Video November 18, 2008

Released in United States on Video November 18, 2008