Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Redoubt: Cold War Drama Lands Sales, Heads to Festivals
Imagine a farmer named Karl-Göran in Sweden during a scary time called the Cold War.
He decided to build a strong fort to keep everyone safe.
The movie "Redoubt" is about his life and what he did.
It's like he was preparing for something big.
The movie stars Denis Lavant.
It shows his life.
People are curious about him.
The film is shot in black and white.
The director John Skoog also grew up near the actual site of Karl-Göran’s fort.
"Redoubt" is a film based on the life of Karl-Göran Persson during the Cold War.
Denis Lavant stars as Karl-Göran Persson.
The film is directed by John Skoog.
The film has secured distribution deals in multiple countries.
The movie will screen at the San Sebastian and London Film Festivals.
- Who
- Karl-Göran Persson (played by Denis Lavant), a farmer.
- What
- A film, "Redoubt", about Persson, a farmer who built a fortress during the Cold War.
- When
- During the Cold War.
- Where
- Sweden.
- Why
- To protect himself and his neighbors.
- Film Title
- Redoubt
- Director
- John Skoog
- Starring
- Denis Lavant
- Setting
- Cold War-era Sweden
- Main Character
- Karl-Göran Persson
- Distribution Deals
- Multiple international territories
- Upcoming Screenings
- San Sebastian and London Film Festivals