The 12th Man – Official Trailer I HD I IFC Midnight
*The 12th Man* (2017) is a Norwegian historical drama film directed by Harald Zwart, based on the true story of Jan Baalsrud, a Norwegian resistance fighter during World War II. The movie tells the harrowing tale of Baalsrud’s escape after a failed sabotage mission against the Nazis in 1943, known as Operation Martin. Out of 12 commandos, Baalsrud is the only one to survive after their boat is discovered by German forces.
The film follows Baalsrud (played by Thomas Gullestad) as he embarks on an extraordinary journey to evade capture. Injured and pursued by Nazi troops led by Kurt Stage (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), Baalsrud must traverse the harsh, icy terrain of northern Norway. With the help of courageous locals, Baalsrud endures severe weather, physical trauma, and near-death experiences in his quest to reach neutral Sweden.
*The 12th Man* is praised for its gripping depiction of survival, the resilience of the human spirit, and the solidarity of the Norwegian people during wartime. Gullestad’s portrayal of Baalsrud is both intense and emotionally charged, while the film’s stunning cinematography captures the beauty and brutality of the arctic landscape.
The movie is a powerful tribute to resistance fighters and remains a thrilling and inspiring war survival story. 
