Askeladden - I Dovregubbens Hall


The Ash Lad - In the Hall of the Mountain King is a 2017 Norwegian fantasy adventure film directed by Mikkel Brænne Sandemose and starring Vebjørn Enger. It was released on 29 September 2017. It was co-produced by Czech Republics' Sirene Film and Irish Subotica Entertainment.

Plot

Princess Kristin turns 18 and is obliged to be married. According to the legend, the wedding must happen at once, otherwise a gruesome troll will take her away to the mountain. Prince Fredrik arrives to wed Kristin, but she refuses him and runs away. The king promises his daughter's hand and half the kingdom to whomever can save her. Three poor farm boys, Per, Pål, and Espen, head out to find her and slay the Mountain King, in order to claim the reward and save their farm from ruin.
The film is based on an eighteenth century Norwegian fairy tale.

Cast

The film was the second highest-grossing film in Norway in 2017, earning $4.23 million.

Critical reception

The CGI features of the film were criticized for being "more or less" by Morten Ståle Nilsen of Verdens Gang.