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Get ‘The Northman’ Ending Explained to You

“I will avenge you, father! I will save you, mother! I will kill you, Fjölnir!”

There are a few movies whose endings stick with you. It’s been over a month since I sat and watched The Northman, and I’m still thinking about that sword battle on the volcano. And not just that, but all the themes and storytelling that went into building up to that moment. Plus the echoes from that scene over the rest of the film. When it comes to this Robert Eggers movie, there’s a whole lot to unpack. So I think we need a big post to do it.

Today I’m going to break down the ending of Eggers’ Viking classic and talk about how all roads lead to Valhalla.

Watch this video from Think Story, and let’s talk after.

What Happened in The Northman?

Before we get into the ending of the film, we should cover all the things that happen in the movie. It’s an epic journey filled with warriors, shamans, princesses, farting, and blood.

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Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.

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