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Emil is a naughty child who constantly gets into mischief on his family's farm in rural Sweden. Despite his mischievous nature, Emil has a heart of gold and is deeply loved by his family and friends. Set in the early 1900s, this TV show is based on the beloved novel and showcases the adventures of Emil as he navigates childhood on a farm.
Fanny and Alexander is a TV mini-series that tells the story of two siblings, Fanny and Alexander, as they navigate the challenges of growing up in upper-class Sweden. The series explores themes of dying and death, sibling relationships, funerals, and the loss of loved ones. Fanny and Alexander's lives are further complicated by encounters with a bishop, a theatre group, a child prodigy, ghosts, and the festivities of Christmas. The show also delves into the abuse suffered by the siblings and their family's complex dynamics.
A young idealistic civil servant, Arvid Falk, leaves the drudgery of bureaucracy to become a journalist and author. As he explores various social activities—politics, publishing, theatre, philanthropy, and business—he finds more hypocrisy and political corruption than he thought possible. He takes refuge with a group of "bohemians", who meet in a red dining room in Berns Salonger to discuss these matters.
Ronja, the daughter of a robber, grows up in a castle surrounded by a magical forest filled with strange creatures. She befriends Birk, the son of a rival robber clan, and together they navigate the challenges of their unconventional lives.
Carlsson arrives at the widow Flod's farm in the Stockholm archipelago to help in the running of it. He is met with resistance by the widow's jealous son Gusten who is more interested in fishing than farming. When it is decided to hire out some houses for summer guests from the city the equilibrium is disturbed.
Madicken is a comedy-drama TV show that takes place in a small town. It follows the adventures of a young girl named Madicken and her family. The show is based on a popular novel and combines humor and drama to create a heartwarming story.
Bertil "Engeln" Engelbrecht is tired of working for his half-brother's detective agency. After being released from prison his girlfriend Maggie begs him to find another job. But leaving his prior work is harder than Bertil thought.
In a post-apocalyptic world on the verge of World War III, a man must sacrifice everything to restore peace and hope.
The Brothers Lionheart follows the story of two brothers, Jonathan and Karl, who escape to a magical fantasy world called Nangijala after facing tragedy in their own lives. In Nangijala, the brothers must fight against oppression and evil forces in order to reunite after death. Throughout their journey, they encounter dragons, fire, and a quest for freedom. This heartwarming and adventurous tale explores themes of family, brotherhood, and heroism.
The Virgin Spring is a 1960 Swedish drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman. It tells the story of a medieval peasant family in Eastern Scandinavia who seek revenge after their daughter is raped and murdered. The film explores themes of faith, revenge, and the clash between pagan and Christian beliefs.
The Emigrants (1971) tells the story of a Swedish family who embarks on a treacherous journey to the United States in the 19th century, facing seasickness, religious persecution, and the challenges of starting a new life in a foreign land. The film explores themes of hope, faith, poverty, and the pursuit of the American dream.
Winter Light is a 1963 Swedish drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman. The story revolves around a pastor named Tomas who struggles with his faith and experiences a crisis of faith. The film explores themes of loss of faith, existentialism, and the meaning of existence. Set in winter, the bleak landscape mirrors the protagonist's inner turmoil. The film is known for its slow cinema style and deeply introspective narrative.
Ronia, the daughter of a robber chief, grows up in a magical forest. She befriends a boy from a rival gang and together they face challenges and adventures in the forest.
Blind-Jonas is in a poorhouse dreaming about his past, in contrast the young girl Cecilia shows up dreaming about her future.
All These Women is a comedy film about a music critic who finds himself in a series of humorous encounters with various women. The film showcases his experiences with cellists, authors, mistresses, and music journalists in a mansion in Eastern Europe.
Documentary about the production of Per Åhlin's feature film Resan till Melonia
Here Is Your Life is a movie about a young man named Olof who grows up in northern Sweden during the early 1900s. The film follows Olof as he navigates his way through various experiences, including working in a sawmill, joining a trade union, and exploring relationships. Along the way, he experiences the firsts of many things, including first-time sex, first kiss, and first job. The movie captures the essence of Olof's coming-of-age journey and his experiences in a changing world.
The New Land follows the journey of Swedish immigrants settling in Minnesota in the 1850s and their struggles to survive and adapt to their new environment. They face hardships, including a snowstorm, homesickness, famine, and conflicts with Native Americans. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
Emil, a mischievous boy, gets into all sorts of trouble when he teams up with a piglet. Chaos ensues as they navigate through hilarious shenanigans and unexpected adventures. Will Emil be able to keep the piglet out of trouble?
A one man show based on Hjalmar Söderberg's book about Doctor Glas and his dilemma with his patient.
Allan Edwall
Johan Allan Edwall (25 August 1924 – 7 February 1997) was a Swedish actor, director, author, composer and singer, best-known outside Sweden for the small roles he played in some of Ingmar Bergman's films, such as Fanny and Alexander (1982). He found his largest audience in the Scandinavian countries for playing lovable characters in several of the film and TV adaptations of the children's stories by Astrid Lindgren. He attended Stockholm's Royal Dramatic Training Academy from 1949 to 1952. During his long career he appeared in over 400 works. At the 10th Guldbagge Awards in 1974, he won the award for Best Actor for his role as Emil's short-tempered father Anton Svensson in Emil and the Piglet. His 1984 film Åke and His World was entered into the 14th Moscow International Film Festival. In his self-written songs, he frequently attacked the injustices of society. The music is similar to folk music often using violin and accordion. He won a Swedish Grammy posthumously in 2006. Edwall also owned a theatre, Teater Brunnsgatan Fyra in Stockholm, which he bought in 1986 and operated until his death in 1997 of prostate cancer (it is now managed by Kristina Lugn’s daughter Martina Montelius). [citation needed]He was the father of photographer Mattias Edwall and stage director, actor and musician Måns Edwall (1960–2016). Acting colleague Erland Josephson wrote about him in Expressen after his death: "He was odd. But, damn it, he managed to be odd in a universal way!"
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