Stockholm Bloodbath

What was behind the Stockholm massacre? Was it all King Christian the Tyrant's fault - or are there unknown perpetrators? The prelude to the massacre has been going on for many years. Against each other are two young men with big plans. The new Danish king Christian II wants to take control of the Swedish throne with military power, but against him he has the very young Sten Sture who manages to gather the Swedish peasant army. War, love and cunning intrigue lead to the massacre.

Season 1

S1 • E1

EP 2 ⏱ 59 min

Episode 2

The Danish king finally manages to conquer Stockholm. Sweden's strongest and most influential families have gathered to take part in the coronation of King Christian II. But the grandiose party suddenly turns into mass executions. Stockholm's massacre is a fact. Historians Bo Eriksson and Anna Maria Forsberg reveal the plot behind the massacre. Is Christian the Tyrant alone guilty or are there other perpetrators?

Season 1

S1 • E2

Overview

Stockholm's Bloodbath of 1520 is one of the most dramatic moments in the entire history of the Nordic countries. But what really happened? How could a hundred people be executed in the middle of Stockholm? In this two part documentary, historians Bo Eriksson and Anna Maria Forsberg will reveal the reasons behind the massacre.

First Air Date

2020-12-27

Last Air Date

2020-12-27

Language

Swedish

Network

SVT Play

Credits

Jon Jogensjö — Camera Operator

Jörgen Lindskog — Camera Operator

Loa Bie — Camera Operator

Markus Jordö — Camera Operator

Henrik Nordin — Camera Operator

Nils Fridén — Color Grading

Nils Fridén — Visual Effects

Orvar Anklew — Editor

Isabelle Engman-Bredvik — Music

Gerardo Garcia Jr. — Music

Mikael Lundh — Sound

Pelle Boman — Sound