In this YouTube video, director Robert Eggers and actor Alexander Skarsgard discuss the making of their film, The Northman. The film is a revenge saga set in medieval Iceland and follows a young Viking prince (played by Skarsgard) seeking to avenge his father's murder.
Eggers discusses his inspiration for the film, citing his fascination with Icelandic sagas and the idea of exploring a revenge story through a historical lens. Skarsgard talks about his experience playing the lead character and how he prepared for the role, including learning Old Norse and training in sword fighting.
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