About Vic the Viking and the Magic Sword

Vic the Viking and the Magic Sword is an animated adventure-comedy movie released in 2019. The film is based on the famous Vicky the Viking TV series and comic strip by Runer Jonsson. Produced by Studio 100 Animation and directed by Éric Cazes, the story revolves around the young Viking Vic whose courage is tested when his mother, Ylva, is accidentally turned into gold by an enchanted sword.

Plot

When Vic's mother Ylva is turned into a statue of gold by his father Halvar's magic sword, the young and clever Viking Vic must locate the god Loki in order to reverse the spell. Along with a mismatched crew of Vikings, Vic embarks on an adventurous journey filled with numerous challenges, learning the true meaning of teamwork and self-sacrifice on his quest to save his mother.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Studio 100 Animation and directed by Éric Cazes. It was shot entirely with CG animation. The use of 3-dimensional animation brought the charismatic characters of the television series to life, offering a new visual experience for the movie viewers.

Actors

• Mario Santini (voice of Ylva): Brought depth to the character of Ylva with her expressive voice-acting.
• Joe Ochman (voice of Halvar): Successfully captured the strong and determined nature of Halvar.
• Tybalt Pierre (voice of Vic): Brilliantly portrayed the bravery and cleverness of the young Vic.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is based on the Vicky the Viking television series, which itself was based on a Swedish children's book.
• Vic the Viking and the Magic Sword was dubbed in multiple languages including French, English, and Spanish.
• The film was released in both 2D and 3D formats.

Awards

The film, while loved by many families and children, has not received any notable awards as of yet.

Quotes

• "A Viking is not just strength and muscle. A Viking is also a heart and a brain!" - Vic
• "A mother's love is stronger than any magic sword!" - Ylva

Music, Soundtrack

• The score was composed by Fabrice Aboulker; it successfully highlights the adventurous and comedic tone of the movie.
• Stand-out tracks include "Vic's Theme" and "Viking Adventure".