About this Video
Konungr follows a Viking chief who is forced to conquer new lands to save her people from a fiery storm. The story was inspired by the Rök - an ancient Swedish runestone that was successfully translated last year. The stone describes Ragnarok - a Norse myth depicting the end of the world, and the events of Ragnarok parallel the devastating, world-changing events of 2020; from fires to pandemics. Through the Fantasy genre, I wanted to use the Rök to metaphor these events and use my Viking chief's journey to emphasise the need for sacrifice and working together during unprecedented times.
Creator
Daniel Maslen
Creator
I am a producer and director currently based in Glasgow, Scotland. Coming from a background of artists and athletes, my love of the Fantasy genre was coupled with a love of the sport, Strongman. Strongman is steeped in Celtic and Scandinavian history, so I use the history and folklore surrounding my sport to create Fantasy and genre content that reconceptualises history to tell compelling, modern narratives.