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Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation

August 25, 2023

Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation is a 2012 spy film directed by Danish director Kathrine Windfeld.[3] The film was supported by the Swedish Film Institute.[4] It is the first part of a planned trilogy.[5] Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation preceded Agent Hamilton: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter.[6]

Hamilton:
In the Interest of the Nation
Directed byKathrine Windfeld[1]
Written byHans Gunnarsson
Stefan Jaworski
Stefan Thunberg
Based onI nationens intresse
by
Jan Guillou
Produced byJan Marnell
StarringMikael Persbrandt
Pernilla August
Jason Flemyng
David Dencik
Saba Mubarak
CinematographyJonas Alarik
Edited bySofia Lindgren
Music byPhilippe Boix-Vives
Jon Ekstrand
Distributed bySF International Sales[2]
Release date
  • January 13, 2012 (2012-01-13)
Running time
109 min
CountrySweden
LanguagesSwedish
English

Plot Edit

Carl Hamilton is a Commander in the Swedish Foreign Intelligence Service. The film opens in Stockholm with Hamilton and his Polish girlfriend in bed together in her flat. Then Hamilton is sent on an assignment in Central Asia to infiltrate and monitor an international gang of smugglers and arms dealers who are about to sell Swedish made weapons (GPS guided artillery shells) to terrorists. Hamilton's life depends on making the criminals at all times believe he is a Russian. When the arms dealers and the terrorists meet, the whole transaction goes haywire and Hamilton has to kill and run. Being on his own, he cannot retrieve the munitions. Back in Sweden he is berated by a new superior. He returns to his girlfriend (after a four-month unexplained absence) and admits he wants to quit his job. They renew their relationship but she is a doctor and has to leave him in the middle of the night because of an emergency. He falls into sleep, recalling in his dream how he had to kill at close range during his recent mission. When his girlfriend returns and touches him while his nightmare peaks, he reacts as if he is still amongst enemies. Before he can even open his eyes he carries out a trained reflex and kills her. Obviously shocked and dismayed he fakes a break-in and struggle before leaving her flat. He blames his mentor DG for having turned him into a killing machine. DG persuades him not to give himself up to the police and sends him abroad to rescue a Swedish technician who seems to be involved in the matter of the smuggled Swedish GPS guided munitions. But a US-based corporation operating mercenaries named Sectragon plans to kindle a new war as a profitable business opportunity. The mercenaries even attempt to assassinate a foreign head of state in Sweden. With the assistance of PLO operative Mouna al Fathar, with whom Hamilton has a close (potentially romantic) relationship, he prevents the assassination. Finally he visits the police officer who has been investigating the death of his girlfriend. He admits his guilt and remorse but also tells her to drop the case. Hamilton must keep on doing his job because it is just... In the interest of the nation...

Cast Edit

Production Edit

While filming in Jordan the film crew employed about 80 local contributors.[7] The Swedish Embassy pointed out had been very helpful during pre-production and shooting of Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation.[8] Sweden's diplomatic mission screened the film on the National Day of Sweden 2013 at the Al-Hussein Cultural Center in Amman as proof for the "close cultural cooperation between Sweden and Jordan".[9] The film's executive producer Johan Mardell explained to The Jordan Times a great deal of the film had been shot in Jordan, including parts of the story when the action seems to take place in Eritrea or Somalia. He expressed how greatly he'd appreciated the local support.[10]

Reception Edit

In January 2012 "Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation" was Sweden's "No 1 blockbuster".[11][12] Consequently, by the end of January 2012 SF International Sales had already been able to sell it to more than ten foreign markets.[11][13] At the end of the year it was due to 512,661 admissions recognised as the most successful Swedish film in his home country in 2012.[14][15] On the occasion of this film adaptation Carl Hamilton was compared to James Bond.[16] Reviews were mostly positive.[17]

DVD release Edit

A short "making-of" in English does exist and can be found (with German subtitles) on the German DVD version.[18] However, not all DVD versions for English-speaking buyers include it.[19]

References Edit

  1. ^ . Archived from the original on 2013-09-17. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  2. ^ "Agent Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation". Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  3. ^ "Film director Kathrine Windfeld is this year's Head of Programme for OFF13". Archived from the original on 2013-07-03. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  4. ^ "Swedish Film Institute backs 'Easy Money' sequel". Variety. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
  5. ^ "Agent Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation". Retrieved 2012-01-16.
  6. ^ "Hamilton 2: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter". Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  7. ^ "Film Jordan June Newsletter". Retrieved 2011-06-01.
  8. ^ "Swedish feature film "Hamilton" filming in Jordan". Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  9. ^ "Invitation to film screening on the Swedish National Day". Retrieved 2013-06-03.
  10. ^ . Archived from the original on 2013-06-06. Retrieved 2013-06-05.
  11. ^ a b Jensen, Jorn Rossing (2013-01-20). "Three Swedish films top local charts and more to come". cineuropa.org. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  12. ^ "Nouvago investment Hamilton opens up at swedish box office nr. 1". Retrieved 2012-01-16.
  13. ^ "Sweden's next crime hits include Nobel's Last Will, Hamilton". Retrieved 2013-01-20.
  14. ^ Jensen, Jorn Rossing (2013-01-30). "More admissions – for local and European films – in Swedish cinemas 2012". cineuropa.org. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  15. ^ "Swedish box office hits 25-year high". Variety. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
  16. ^ "Hamilton: I Nationens Intresse". Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  17. ^ "Hamilton: I Nationens Intresse (2012)".
  18. ^ "Agent Hamilton". Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  19. ^ "Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation (I nationens intresse) (Blu-ray) (2012)". Retrieved 2013-04-03.

External links Edit

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Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation is a 2012 spy film directed by Danish director Kathrine Windfeld 3 The film was supported by the Swedish Film Institute 4 It is the first part of a planned trilogy 5 Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation preceded Agent Hamilton But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter 6 Hamilton In the Interest of the NationDirected byKathrine Windfeld 1 Written byHans GunnarssonStefan JaworskiStefan ThunbergBased onI nationens intresseby Jan GuillouProduced byJan MarnellStarringMikael PersbrandtPernilla AugustJason FlemyngDavid DencikSaba MubarakCinematographyJonas AlarikEdited bySofia LindgrenMusic byPhilippe Boix VivesJon EkstrandDistributed bySF International Sales 2 Release dateJanuary 13 2012 2012 01 13 Running time109 minCountrySwedenLanguagesSwedishEnglish Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 4 Reception 5 DVD release 6 References 7 External linksPlot EditCarl Hamilton is a Commander in the Swedish Foreign Intelligence Service The film opens in Stockholm with Hamilton and his Polish girlfriend in bed together in her flat Then Hamilton is sent on an assignment in Central Asia to infiltrate and monitor an international gang of smugglers and arms dealers who are about to sell Swedish made weapons GPS guided artillery shells to terrorists Hamilton s life depends on making the criminals at all times believe he is a Russian When the arms dealers and the terrorists meet the whole transaction goes haywire and Hamilton has to kill and run Being on his own he cannot retrieve the munitions Back in Sweden he is berated by a new superior He returns to his girlfriend after a four month unexplained absence and admits he wants to quit his job They renew their relationship but she is a doctor and has to leave him in the middle of the night because of an emergency He falls into sleep recalling in his dream how he had to kill at close range during his recent mission When his girlfriend returns and touches him while his nightmare peaks he reacts as if he is still amongst enemies Before he can even open his eyes he carries out a trained reflex and kills her Obviously shocked and dismayed he fakes a break in and struggle before leaving her flat He blames his mentor DG for having turned him into a killing machine DG persuades him not to give himself up to the police and sends him abroad to rescue a Swedish technician who seems to be involved in the matter of the smuggled Swedish GPS guided munitions But a US based corporation operating mercenaries named Sectragon plans to kindle a new war as a profitable business opportunity The mercenaries even attempt to assassinate a foreign head of state in Sweden With the assistance of PLO operative Mouna al Fathar with whom Hamilton has a close potentially romantic relationship he prevents the assassination Finally he visits the police officer who has been investigating the death of his girlfriend He admits his guilt and remorse but also tells her to drop the case Hamilton must keep on doing his job because it is just In the interest of the nation Cast EditMikael Persbrandt as Carl Hamilton Pernilla August as Swedish Prime Minister Sara Landhag Saba Mubarak as Mouna al Fathar Jason Flemyng as Rob Hart Lennart Hjulstrom as DG Den Gamle Hamilton s superior and mentor Peter Andersson as Director of Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service David Dencik as Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden Ray Fearon as Benjamin Lee Gustaf Hammarsten as Martin Lagerback Leo Gregory as Miller Sectragon Liv Mjones as Johanna Runestam police inspector Fanny Risberg as Maria Solska Kevin McNally as Harold SmithProduction EditWhile filming in Jordan the film crew employed about 80 local contributors 7 The Swedish Embassy pointed out The Royal Film Commission had been very helpful during pre production and shooting of Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation 8 Sweden s diplomatic mission screened the film on the National Day of Sweden 2013 at the Al Hussein Cultural Center in Amman as proof for the close cultural cooperation between Sweden and Jordan 9 The film s executive producer Johan Mardell explained to The Jordan Times a great deal of the film had been shot in Jordan including parts of the story when the action seems to take place in Eritrea or Somalia He expressed how greatly he d appreciated the local support 10 Reception EditIn January 2012 Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation was Sweden s No 1 blockbuster 11 12 Consequently by the end of January 2012 SF International Sales had already been able to sell it to more than ten foreign markets 11 13 At the end of the year it was due to 512 661 admissions recognised as the most successful Swedish film in his home country in 2012 14 15 On the occasion of this film adaptation Carl Hamilton was compared to James Bond 16 Reviews were mostly positive 17 DVD release EditA short making of in English does exist and can be found with German subtitles on the German DVD version 18 However not all DVD versions for English speaking buyers include it 19 References Edit Kathrine Windfeld Archived from the original on 2013 09 17 Retrieved 2013 07 02 Agent Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation Retrieved 2013 07 02 Film director Kathrine Windfeld is this year s Head of Programme for OFF13 Archived from the original on 2013 07 03 Retrieved 2013 07 02 Swedish Film Institute backs Easy Money sequel Variety Retrieved 2011 09 12 Agent Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation Retrieved 2012 01 16 Hamilton 2 But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter Retrieved 2013 07 02 Film Jordan June Newsletter Retrieved 2011 06 01 Swedish feature film Hamilton filming in Jordan Retrieved 2011 05 05 Invitation to film screening on the Swedish National Day Retrieved 2013 06 03 Jordan should strengthen cultural ties with Europe film producer Archived from the original on 2013 06 06 Retrieved 2013 06 05 a b Jensen Jorn Rossing 2013 01 20 Three Swedish films top local charts and more to come cineuropa org Retrieved 2013 07 02 Nouvago investment Hamilton opens up at swedish box office nr 1 Retrieved 2012 01 16 Sweden s next crime hits include Nobel s Last Will Hamilton Retrieved 2013 01 20 Jensen Jorn Rossing 2013 01 30 More admissions for local and European films in Swedish cinemas 2012 cineuropa org Retrieved 2013 07 02 Swedish box office hits 25 year high Variety Retrieved 2013 01 25 Hamilton I Nationens Intresse Retrieved 2013 07 02 Hamilton I Nationens Intresse 2012 Agent Hamilton Retrieved 2013 07 02 Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation I nationens intresse Blu ray 2012 Retrieved 2013 04 03 External links EditOfficial Homepage Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation at the Swedish Film Institute Database Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation at IMDb Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation at Rotten Tomatoes Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hamilton In the Interest of the Nation amp oldid 1112984615, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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