Filmhouse/New Kalamata Cinema Club-THE LAST VIKING

After serving years in prison for a robbery, Anker is finally released with a single objective: to recover the stolen money hidden long ago. The problem is that the only person who knows its location is his brother, Manfred, who has retreated into a world of his own, convinced that he is John Lennon.

Writer and director Anders Thomas Jensen returns to the distinctive cinematic universe that has made him one of Scandinavia's most acclaimed filmmakers, where dark comedy intertwines with family trauma, identity, and the violence lurking beneath everyday life. His characters are eccentric, vulnerable, and often dangerous, yet always deeply human.

Reuniting with Jensen, Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas deliver another memorable collaboration, balancing absurd humour with emotional depth. The film moves between comedy and discomfort effortlessly, the outrageous and the profoundly moving, telling the story of two brothers who set out in search of money but unexpectedly end up rediscovering themselves.

The Last Viking had its world premiere out of competition at the Venice Film Festival, reaffirming Anders Thomas Jensen's place among the most distinctive voices in contemporary Scandinavian cinema. The film also received praise for its ensemble performances, earning awards and nominations in Denmark, while continuing the celebrated creative partnership between Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas, one of Europe's most enduring actor-director collaborations.

Screening Information

Date: Thursday, July 16th, 2026
Film: The Last Viking
Genre: Black Comedy
Age Rating: 15+
Year: 2025
Countries: Denmark, Sweden
Running Time: 116 minutes

Director: Anders Thomas Jensen

Starring:

• Nikolaj Lie Kaas
• Mads Mikkelsen
• Sofie Gråbøl

Time: 9:30 p.m.
Venue: Vista Marina

Admission

• General admission: €5
• Reduced admission: €3 for the unemployed, university students, and members of large families
• Free admission: Children and teenagers under 18 years old