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John Skoog's 'Redoubt' Premieres, Showcases Cold War Resilience

9/20/2025

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John Skoog's film "Redoubt" premieres at San Sebastian, featuring Denis Lavant as Karl-Göran Persson.
It portrays Persson's efforts to build a fortress from scrap metal during the Cold War.
"Redoubt" has secured international distribution in Germany, China, and the UK, with TriArt Film managing Swedish distribution.
The film will also screen at the London Film Festival.
Skoog's research uncovered diverse local perspectives on Persson's life, and the film is shot in black and white to emphasize its themes.

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Story summary

John Skoog's film "Redoubt" premieres at San Sebastian, featuring Denis Lavant as Karl-Göran Persson.
It portrays Persson's efforts to build a fortress from scrap metal during the Cold War.
"Redoubt" has secured international distribution in Germany, China, and the UK, with TriArt Film managing Swedish distribution.
The film will also screen at the London Film Festival.
Skoog's research uncovered diverse local perspectives on Persson's life, and the film is shot in black and white to emphasize its themes.