Northman: a Call to the Gods

by Simon Abrams

The A Call to the Gods is the official look at how this epic Viking revenge thriller was conceived, written, cast, and produced by acclaimed director Robert Eggers. Set against the ruthless backdrop of tenth-century Norse territory, The Northman is the a new epic Viking revenge thriller by acclaimed director Robert Eggers ( The Witch [2015] and The Lighthouse [2019]), featuring an all-star cast including Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe, and Björk.Compiled from fascinating interviews with the cast and crew, inspiring storyboards, exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs—including the director’s own firsthand account of his creative processes in writing and directing— The A Call to the Gods explores the cold and forbidding world of the Vikings, their customs, traditions, and relentless thirst for battle and vengeance that inspired Eggers to write this compelling Norse saga.Learn how the wardrobe department recreated the intricate chain mail armor and costumes of Viking berserkers and warriors; delve into the research behind the art department’s visual inspiration for replicating the villages of Hrafnsey and Freysdalur; and get the inside scoop on the challenges the cast encountered when creating the iconic characters of Amleth, Olga, Queen Gurdrún, and the Seeress. The A Call to the Gods is the perfect companion for both film fans and anyone interested in Viking history and legends.PROFILE OF AN AWARD-WINNING Using acclaimed director Robert Eggers’ own firsthand account, The A Call to the Gods delivers a revealing profile of his inspirations, and his creative process.EXCLUSIVE Explore dozens of photographs of the set, crew, director Robert Eggers, and the award-winning cast, including Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe, and Björk.GO BEHIND THE Delve into never-before-seen storyboards and set designs that give a glimpse into the fascinating art and craft of filmmaking.PERFECT FOR FILM The A Call to the Gods is the perfect gift for movie fans and anyone interested in Viking legend and lore.

Genres: Film

Hardcover

Reviews

[CHILTONM]

The early interviews in this are great but the text and interviews get more and more brief as it goes on and just kinda….ends after a couple pages of weapon pictures lol. If you’re putting together an art book for a Robert eggers movie I really think you can assume your audience will enjoy as much pedantic detail as possible! Also there’s a lot of on set pictures and some concept art but very little iterative artwork which is what I would personally be interested in on a production so focused on historical detail? Idk. Get indulgent! It’s robert eggers!! Why do you think we’re here!!!!

[Hrodnand]

Robert Eggers is my all-time favourite director, his films resonate with me on multiple levels. While I deeply admire the historical authenticity and immersive depth he brings to his work, I would have appreciated a bit more detail in this book. Given that the Northman's theme has been a lifelong interest of mine and considering the film is in my opinion the most authentic of its genre, I had hoped for a richer exploration in this written companion. That said, the print quality and the imagery are truly stunning.

[Almu Redondo]

Great making of of this film. Is not the most in depth making of ever done, but the reflections of the director, writer and actors give information if you like them as creatives and enjoy their films. This might be the most standart review I have ever written. This is why I dont do reviews.

[Nick Martin]

you cannot scape what fate the norns have spun

(placeholder for the film, directed by Robert Eggers)