Question 1

Why was the film retitled 'Slaget vid Poltava' for Swedish DVD release?

Accepted Answer

To attract a Swedish audience, the movie was retitled 'Slaget vid Poltava', meaning 'The Battle at Poltava'.

Question 2

Which historically accurate sets were built for the film?

Accepted Answer

Sets included a detailed recreation of an 18th-century Ukrainian village, a Polish inn, and a 22,000 square-foot reproduction of King Louis XIV's Court at Versailles.

Question 3

What real ship was used in the movie?

Accepted Answer

The ship used is the Russian frigate Shtandart, a replica of Peter the Great's man-of-war built in 1703, constructed in 1999 as a training tall ship.

Question 4

How many actors were invited to audition for the film?

Accepted Answer

Over 1500 actors were invited to try out; 360 were eventually offered roles.

Question 5

What nickname did King Charles XII earn and why?

Accepted Answer

He earned the nickname 'The Warrior King' because he spent most of his time as king engaged in war outside Sweden and often dressed like his soldiers.

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