Film Review

‘The Swedish Connection’: How a WWII Lawyer Saved Thousands of Lives

An unassuming attorney gamed the legal system in order to rescue Scandinavian Jews.
‘The Swedish Connection’: How a WWII Lawyer Saved Thousands of Lives
Gosta Engzell (Henrik Dorsin, L) and Svante Hellstedt (Jonas Malmsjo), in "The Swedish Connection." Netflix
Michael Clark
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PG-13 | 1h 42m | Drama, War, History | 2026

For anyone who has ever been positioned in the middle of a feud, “The Swedish Connection” will have particular resonance. The easiest way to get out of the predicament of picking sides is to proclaim “I’m Sweden here,” implying neutrality.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.