The facility closed in 1953. In 1982, it was reopened as Bastøy Prison, now famous for being one of the most progressive "open" prisons in the world, focused on rehabilitation rather than punishment. 4. Critical Reception
The arrival of Erling (C-19), a rebellious 17-year-old and rumored murderer, disrupts the sadistic order of the reformatory.
Beyond the prison trope, it is considered a moral inquiry into the individual's relationship with oppressive systems. Wyspa skazaЕ„cГіw Kongen av Bastoy King of Devil ...
Historically, the government deployed troops, two seaplanes, and the armored ship Norge to restore order.
Led by Erling and Olav, the boys take control of the island, driving away the staff, until 150 Norwegian Army soldiers are sent to suppress them. 3. Historical Accuracy vs. Fiction The facility closed in 1953
The story is set during a harsh Norwegian winter in 1915 on the isolated island of Bastøy .
The drowning of a young inmate (Ivar/C-5) following sexual abuse—and the governor’s subsequent cover-up—serves as the catalyst for the rebellion. Critical Reception The arrival of Erling (C-19), a
King of Devil's Island (2010) is a gripping Norwegian drama directed by Marius Holst that tells the true story of a violent uprising at the Bastøy Boys Home in 1915. The film explores themes of institutional abuse, friendship, and the breaking point of the human spirit. Original Title: Kongen av Bastøy Release Year: 2010 Director: Marius Holst