The Northman

How we created The Northman’s authentic Viking sets

By Adam Woodward

Set decorator Niamh Coulter takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of Robert Eggers’ epic revenge saga.

In praise of The Juniper Tree – The cult classic that gave Björk her first film role

By Rachel Pronger

Before she was a global superstar, the Icelandic singer was a bewitching supporting player in Nietzchka Keene’s folklore drama.

Alexander Skarsgård: ‘I’ve always nurtured this dream of looking at a great epic Viking movie’

By Hannah Strong

As he prepares to unleash hell in The Northman, we profile the Swedish actor who realises his lifelong dream with this Scandanavian epic.

Robert Eggers: ‘This is me trying to do Conan the Barbarian by way of Andrei Rublev’

By Charles Bramesco

The visionary director of The Northman talks scaling up production, his love of Viking culture, and the perils of working with a flock of birds.

The Northman

By Hannah Strong

Robert Eggers assembles an intrepid team for the epic tale of a wronged Viking prince’s quest for vengeance.

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LWLies 93: The Northman Issue – On sale now!

By Little White Lies

Join us on a longboat to Hell’s gateway with our new issue dedicated to Robert Eggers’ viking revenge saga, The Northman.

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