Ondskan

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 10m 32s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 50/100 (1m 32s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] Brief scene of sexual content involving a prostitute.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:30] Implied sexual activity with no explicit nudity.
Drug Use: 🟡 60/100 (1m 35s)
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:30:15 - 00:31:00] Characters smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol.
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:05:20 - 01:06:10] Scene depicting heavy drinking and intoxication.
Violence: 🔴 90/100 (5m 35s)
  • 🔴 85/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:45] Graphic bullying scene involving physical violence.
  • 🔴 95/100 [00:50:10 - 00:52:00] Intense and brutal fight scene with blood.
  • 🔴 90/100 [01:20:00 - 01:22:30] Extended violent confrontation with severe consequences.
Strong Language: 🔴 70/100 (1m 50s)
  • 🔴 80/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:15] Use of strong profanity.
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:35:40 - 00:36:20] Multiple instances of offensive language.
  • 🟡 60/100 [01:15:00 - 01:16:00] Verbal abuse and strong language in an argument.
Ondskan
Year: 2003
Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Drama
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 61
Votes: 35682
Gross: 15,280
Director: Mikael Håfström
Stars: Andreas Wilson, Henrik Lundström, Gustaf Skarsgård, Linda Zilliacus
Overview: A teenage boy expelled from school for fighting arrives at a boarding school where the systematic bullying of younger students is encouraged as a means to maintain discipline, and decides to fight back.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of the movie Ondskan (2003)?
A: Ondskan (2003) is a Swedish drama film that follows Erik Ponti, a troubled teenager who is sent to an elite boarding school after being expelled from his previous school for violent behavior. At the new school, he faces brutal hazing and bullying but refuses to retaliate with violence, standing up against the systemic cruelty in his own way.
Q: Who are the main actors in Ondskan (2003)?
A: The main actors in Ondskan (2003) include Andreas Wilson as Erik Ponti, Henrik Lundström as Pierre Tanguy, Gustaf Skarsgård as Otto Silverhielm, and Linda Zilliacus as Marja.
Q: Is Ondskan (2003) based on a true story?
A: No, Ondskan (2003) is not based on a true story. However, it is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Jan Guillou, which draws from his own experiences in a Swedish boarding school.
Q: What awards did Ondskan (2003) win?
A: Ondskan (2003) won several awards, including the Guldbagge Award for Best Film, Best Director (Mikael Håfström), and Best Actor (Andreas Wilson). It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'Ondskan'?
A: The title 'Ondskan' translates to 'Evil' in English, reflecting the film's central theme of systemic cruelty and abuse within the boarding school. It highlights the moral and ethical challenges faced by the protagonist as he confronts the oppressive environment.