Is the 12th man a true story?

The 12th Man is the true story of Jan Baalsrud, whose struggle to escape the Gestapo and survive in Nazi-occupied Norway has inspired the international film of the same name.

Did the movie The 12th man win any awards?

Audience Choice Award for Best Film in Moscow Film Festival Main Competition
Amanda Award – People’s AmandaAmanda Award for Best Visual EffectsAmanda Award for Best Sound Design
The 12th Man/Awards

What is the 12th man about?

After a failed anti-Nazi sabotage mission leaves his 11 comrades dead, Norwegian resistance fighter Jan Baalsrud finds himself fleeing from the Gestapo through the snowbound reaches of Scandinavia.The 12th Man / Film synopsis

What language is 12th Man in?

English
GermanNorwegianSaami, North
The 12th Man/Languages

How did Jan Baalsrud survive?

Due to weather and German patrols in the town of Manndalen, Kåfjord, he was there for 27 days and was close to death for lack of food. It was during this time, while he lay behind a snow wall built round a rock to shelter him, that Baalsrud amputated nine of his toes to stop the spread of gangrene.

Did the twelfth man survive?

Only Jan Baalsrud, the 12th man, managed to get away, escaping across Nord-Troms from 30 March to 1 June. With the help of many locals, he managed to reach Sweden, but not entirely intact, as he was forced to amputate most of his toes because of frostbite he developed while in a snow cave.

Where was the twelfth man filmed?

Filmed by the Lyngenfjord The producers chose Lyngseidet and the Lyngen Alps as a backdrop for the film. Filming took place at several locations throughout Lyngen Municipality in March, including Tyttebærvika, Rasteby and the historic Lyngen Church.

What does home of the twelfth man mean?

The entire student body at A&M is the Twelfth Man, and they stand during the entire game to show their support. The 12th Man is always in the stands waiting to be called upon if they are needed.

Did The 12th Man survive?

Can Jonathan Rhys Meyers speak German?

Jonathan Rhys Meyers doesn’t speak German at all and had to learn his lines in just two months. Every year at the end of July, the Jan Baalsrud March takes place.

Was The 12th Man filmed in Norway?

Filmed by the Lyngenfjord The film had a budget of NOK 64 million. The producers chose Lyngseidet and the Lyngen Alps as a backdrop for the film. Filming took place at several locations throughout Lyngen Municipality in March, including Tyttebærvika, Rasteby and the historic Lyngen Church.

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