Story added by lump0324 on April 8, 2025
In this dark, existential tale a disillusioned knight, Antonius Block, returns to a plague-stricken Sweden after the Crusades, where he encounters the personification of Death, who challenges him to a game of chess for his life. This encounter sparks a profound exploration of faith, mortality, and the search for meaning in a world seemingly devoid of divine guidance. As the game unfolds, Antonius and his squire, Jöns, journey through the land, encountering various characters and situations, including a troupe of traveling actors and a girl accused of witchcraft. Through these interactions, Antonius grapples with his loss of faith and questions the nature of God and the meaning of existence, while Jöns remains a voice of pragmatic skepticism. The film culminates in a poignant and ambiguous ending, leaving the audience to ponder the nature of life, death, and the human condition.
Alexander Skarsgård
Emma Corrin
Ralph Ineson
Aidan Turner
Elle Fanning
Nicholas Hoult
Anya Taylor-Joy
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson
Danielle Macdonald
Lily-Rose Depp
Tom Felton
Willem Dafoe
Jack Farthing
Alicia Vikander
Robert Eggers
Robert Eggers
Mark Korven
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