“Into the White” is a 2012 Norwegian drama film directed by Petter Næss. The film stars Stellan Skarsgård Melissa George and Rupert Grint. The film’s title refers to the white area of a glacier where two enemy soldiers find themselves stranded during World War II.
Although the film is set during World War II “Into the White” is not a war film. The film is about the human need for companionship and the human capacity for forgiveness. The film has been described as a “psychological thriller.”
“Into the White” was rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for “some violence.” The film was also rated 15 by the British Board of Film Classification.
The film was generally well-received by critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 73% “fresh” rating based on 33 reviews. The consensus reads “Into the White offers a thought-provoking well-acted study of the humanity that can emerge under the most extreme circumstances.”
The film was nominated for several Norwegian Film Awards including Best Actor (Skarsgård) Best Supporting Actor (Grint) and Best Cinematography.
If you are looking for a thought-provoking and well-acted film “Into the White” is definitely worth watching. Just be aware that the film is rated R for violence.
What is the reason Into the White is rated R?
The film is rated R for violence and language.
