The Swedish Connection
Swedish Foreign Ministry bureaucrat Gösta Engzell, overlooked during WWII, rescued thousands while turning supposedly neutral Sweden into a moral force. His efforts challenged the status quo and left a lasting humanitarian legacy.
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Marcus Olsson Director · Thérèse Ahlbeck Director Kaspar Kaae Composer
United States release February 19, 2026 · Produced in Sweden · Languages English, German, Italian, Swedish
Production
Way Creative Films
Production
Sweden
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Original title
Den svenska länken
Original language
Swedish
Spoken on screen
English · German · Italian · Swedish
Release dates
Sweden · January 25, 2026
Premiere
United States · February 19, 2026
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