Name: Scandinavian Star
Released: 2020-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary · History

Follows the tragedy that happened on the passenger ship Scandinavian Star. On April 7, 1990, the ship caught fire during a trip from Olso to Fredrikshamn and 159 people lost their lives.

2020 · 59m

Director Mikala Krogh

EPISODE 1

The Fire: Part 1

On April 6, 1990, the Scandinavian Star passenger ferry departs from Oslo to Frederikshavn. That night, a tragedy results in the deaths of 159 people.

44 min
EPISODE 2

The Disaster: Part 2

Panic ensues aboard the Scandinavian Star as fire breaks out. Passengers fight for space in the lifeboats, while others desperately search for their relatives.

44 min
EPISODE 3

The Crime Scene: Part 3

Scandinavian Star is taken ashore at Lysekil, but to the despair of the police, it does not take long before another explosive fire takes off.

44 min
EPISODE 4

The Arsonist: Part 4

When Norwegian police receive a tip that there is a previously convicted pyromaniac among the dead, they decide to label him as the perpetrator.

44 min
EPISODE 5

Miami: Part 5

The ships sales patterns are attracting the interest of a Norwegian supplier and they are starting to investigate the case.

44 min
EPISODE 6

Restored Hope

After much pressure, the Norwegian police resume the case in 2014 with a particular focus on whether financial motives may have been the basis for the incident.

44 min

Mikala Krogh

Director
Mikala Krogh

Writer
Lars Halskov

Writer
Nikolaj Scherfig

Writer

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