Charles XII (film)

Charles XII refers to at least two different historical films dramatizing the life of King Charles XII of Sweden (1682-1718). The most notable versions are:

• Charles XII (1925): A silent epic film directed by Gösta Ekman Sr. and starring him in the title role. This Swedish production is a lavishly produced historical drama focusing on Charles XII's military campaigns and eventual defeat. It portrays the king as a heroic figure struggling against overwhelming odds. The film is considered a significant work in Swedish cinema history.

• Charles XII (1925/1926 - truncated release): Another version of Charles XII also released around the same time, but shorter in length and potentially a recut or alternative edit of the longer Ekman film. Information on the exact details of this version is less readily available and its differences from the main 1925 film are subject to scholarly debate. Some believe it may have been intended for international distribution and therefore significantly condensed.