

The film is based on a true occurrence in Sweden in 1988. A Finnish couple murdered a young boy and his parents when they prevented the theft of the son's bicycle. The film tries to describe the relationship between the dominant Jari, who calls himself "Il Capitano", and his more mature "soldier" Minna, that develops into mutual dependence.
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem was directed by Jan Troell.
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem holds an average rating of 6.3/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of crime and drama. Join the discussion below to add your take.
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem runs for 1h 50min, and was released in 1991.
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