The Black Pimpernel (2007)

In the heart of Chile during the horrific aftermath of the military coup on September 11, 1973, a beacon of hope emerges - Harald Edelstam, the Swedish ambassador. As the world crumbles around him, Edelstam embarks on a relentless crusade for human rights, protecting the innocent from the jaws of execution. Through the chaos, we journey alongside him, witnessing the relentless pursuit for justice and order that consumes him. But what fuels his unwavering determination? And what toll does this insatiable commitment exact on his life? Overcoming his own haunting specters, Edelstam, a known womanizer, embarks on a quest for love, a journey that can only be completed if he vanquishes the ghosts of his past and finds his path to redemption. Having been the savior of hundreds, possibly thousands, he is confronted with yet another daunting task: rescuing his newfound love from the death sentence decreed by the ruthless regime. As the sands of time slip through his fingers, he engages in a desperate race against the clock. The Black Pimpernel is a stirring tale spun from the threads of true events, portraying a man who dared to actualize the heroic deeds most only dream of. This cinematic journey pulls back the curtain on the life of a man driven by an unyielding sense of justice and the will to love again amidst the darkest hours.

The Black Pimpernel is a drama movie featuring Michael Nyqvist and directed by Åsa Faringer.

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