The Sektan Movement of the North


The story of Rakel, a staunch Christian who is forced to join a cult founded by her husband in Sweden in the 1930s.


"The Sektan Movement of the North" is a film set in northern Sweden in the 1930s that reveals the inner workings of a cult. At the center of the film is Rakel, a staunch Christian. When her husband establishes a cult that receives direct instructions from God, Rakel has no choice but to join this increasingly obvious cult. The film is about Rakel's experiences during this difficult process, the inner workings of the cult, and her husband's true face being revealed. While watching Rakel's difficult journey, the audience also has the chance to observe the dangerous and manipulative nature of the cults.

When the audience experiences about the film are examined, it is seen that the realism of the story and Rakel's character affect the audience. Additionally, the film's focus on the impressive landscapes of northern Sweden offers viewers the opportunity to experience a different culture and geography.

The film was shot in the northern regions of Sweden, especially Lapland. This is the source of the impressive landscapes such as dense forests and snow-capped mountains we see while watching the film.