Erik the Viking

In a world full of gods, monsters, and myths lives the young Viking Erik, who turns away from the endless pillaging and violence of his people. When he realizes during a raid that killing and burning do not bring him honor, he begins to doubt the meaninglessness of life in his time. As his inner journey begins, he finds himself in the legendary Atlantis, at the end of the world, in the depths of space, and finally at the seat of the gods. This over-the-top Viking satire starring Hollywood star Tim Robbins (“The Shawshank Redemption”) in the title role was directed by none other than Monty Python star Terry Jones. As director, screenwriter, and actor, Jones was responsible for the global successes of “Life of Brian,” “The Meaning of Life,” and “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” (co-directed with Terry Gilliam). “Erik the Viking” follows in the same comedic vein, but this time with a pacifist approach to nonviolence. “An entertaining fantasy spectacle with spot-on situational comedy and quirky, offbeat humor typical of British culture” (Lexikon des Internationalen Films)