For centuries, the rugged Dovre mountains of Norway have been the site of whispers regarding ancient, stone-like beings known as trolls. While these legends were long dismissed as mere fairy tales, Roar Uthaug’s 2022 film Troll brings them to life in a way that blends Hollywood-style spectacle with deep-seated Nordic heritage. By placing a mythological creature in a contemporary setting, the film explores the friction between science and folklore, and the enduring power of history in the face of modernity.