The Swedish Connection (2026)
Swedish Foreign Ministry bureaucrat Gösta Engzell, overlooked during WWII, rescued thousands while turning supposedly neutral Sweden into a moral force. His efforts challenged the status quo and left a lasting humanitarian legacy.
Director: Thérèse Ahlbeck, Marcus Olsson
Writers: Marcus Olsson, Thérèse Ahlbeck
Stars: Henrik Dorsin, Sissela Benn, Jonas Karlsson, Johan Glans
The Swedish Connection is a 2026 Swedish Drama/History/War film directed by Thérèse Ahlbeck, Marcus Olsson, starring Henrik Dorsin, Sissela Benn, Jonas Karlsson, Johan Glans. It runs 1h 42m and is rated PG-13. The film holds a 7.4/10 rating from 88 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Henrik Dorsin
Gösta Engzell
Sissela Benn
Rut Vogl
Jonas Karlsson
Staffan Söderström
Johan Glans
Göran Von Otter
Olle Jansson
Christian Günther
Oscar Töringe
Nils Erik Eklund
Loa Falkman
Marcus Ehrenpreis
Marianne Mörck
Stina Johansson
Rakel Benér
Maria Bondy
Figge Norling
Claes Westring
Christoffer Nordenrot
Dag Hammarskjöld
Per Lasson
Per-Albin Hansson
Details
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country | Sweden |
| Original Language | Swedish |
| Original Title | Den svenska länken |
| Also Known As | The Swedish Connection, The Swedish Rescue: Dark Line |
| Runtime | 1h 42m |
| Rating | PG-13 (US) |
| Production | Way Creative Films |
| IMDb ID | tt28793125 |
| TMDB ID | 1261188 |
