Anno 1790 is part mystery part historical drama part romance and partially a look at early forensic science. The setting is Stockholm when Europe is in turmoil a few years after the French Revolution. In wonderful period detail we meet aristocrats functionaries citizens eking out a living and revolutionaries intent on social change. Enter Daadh an educated man of the Enlightenment with one foot firmly planted in the future. He acutely observes and processes the changing world around him. He is of the Age of Reason yet his heart usually gets the best of him.... Circumstances hand him an unlikely acquaintance named Freund an erstwhile man of God and erstwhile moral compass for Daadh. Together the two are a fascinating pair of heroes forming a tentative bond of friendship and dependence that deepens over the course of the series. Throw in a smart beautiful and unavailable woman to create a tense romantic angle to the story and Anno 1790 becomes a series that offers something for everyone especially those that appreciate artful storytelling. [show more]
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All ten episodes from the Swedish period crime drama set in Stockholm. Physician turned detective Johan Gustav Dåådh (Peter Eggers) and his assistant Simon Freund (Joel Spira) investigate various crimes amid a period of impending social change. Meanwhile, Johan falls for his boss's wife Magdalena (Linda Zilliacus). The episodes are: 'Between Blood and Lilacs', 'The Perfumed Pistol', 'Fickle Woman', 'Good Evening, Beautiful Mask', 'The Wages of Sin Is Death', 'A Toast to the Scaffold', 'The Blind Hand of Fate', 'The Die Is Cast', 'The Voices of the Dead' and 'A Different Kingdom'.
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Anno 1790 is part mystery, part historical drama, part romance and partially a look at early forensic science. The setting is Stockholm when Europe is in turmoil a few years after the French Revolution. In wonderful period detail we meet aristocrats, functionaries, citizens eking out a living and revolutionaries intent on social change. Enter Daadh, an educated man of the Enlightenment, with one foot firmly planted in the future. He acutely observes and processes the changing world around him. He is of the Age of Reason, yet his heart usually gets the best of him. Circumstances hand him an unlikely acquaintance named Freund, an erstwhile man of God and erstwhile moral compass for Daadh. Together the two are a fascinating pair of heroes, forming a tentative bond of friendship and dependence that deepens over the course of the series. Throw in a smart, beautiful and unavailable woman to create a tense romantic angle to the story and Anno 1790 becomes a series that offers something for everyone, especially those that appreciate artful storytelling. Actors Peter Eggers, Joel Spira, Linda Zilliacus, Johan Hison Kjellgren, Richard Turpin, Irma von Platen, Noel Sandell, Felicia Truedsson, Sara Turpin & Philip Panov Director Rickard Petrelius, Levan Atkin & Kristina Humle Certificate 15 years and over Languages Swedish Subtitles English Duration 9 hours and 42 minutes (approx)
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