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.
My Life as a Dog follows the life of a young boy named Ingemar, who faces various challenges and comes to terms with his troubled life in a small town in Sweden during the 1950s. Through his vivid imagination and unique perspective, he navigates loneliness, loss, and the complexities of growing up. This heartwarming and poignant film explores themes of childhood, family, and the power of resilience.
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?
Emil of Lonneberga follows the mischievous escapades of a young boy named Emil in rural Sweden. He is constantly getting himself into trouble and causing chaos in his small village. From getting his head stuck in a pot to swallowing a coin, Emil's shenanigans keep the villagers on their toes. Despite his mischievous nature, Emil also has a heart of gold and learns valuable lessons along the way.
The Children of Noisy Village is set in a small village in Småland, Sweden in the 1920s. The story revolves around three children and their adventures during one summer. They go on a treasure hunt, skinny-dip in a lake, and explore the countryside. The film focuses on the importance of friendship and family relationships.
Set in the 1920s and 1930s in Stockholm, Sweden, the movie follows the story of Astrid Lindgren, an aspiring author who faces an unplanned pregnancy and struggles with societal norms. She navigates through motherhood, personal growth, and finding her voice as a writer, eventually becoming a beloved children's author.
In 1860s Sweden, an unjustly sentenced blacksmith named August tries to survive and reunite with his wife and son amidst poverty and starvation.
Emil is a mischievous young boy who often gets into trouble in his small village in Sweden. He plays pranks, creates chaos, and causes a stir among the villagers. Despite his mischief, Emil's actions are often harmless and endearing. This heartwarming comedy explores the adventures and antics of Emil as he navigates through his everyday life.
Gustav lives in Värnamo. He constructs a new boat engine, but needs time to complete it. The work has been financed by factory director "Hatt-Johan" Johansson who would like to sell the invention. Gustav's father returns from the United States and everyone thinks he's become a millionaire.
Asa-Nisse - Welcome to Knohult follows the hilarious adventures of Asa-Nisse in a small town in Sweden. The plot revolves around wealth, a town, an oil company, inventions, and a moose. As Asa-Nisse navigates through various situations, including a wedding and an explosion, he brings laughter and entertainment to the audience.
Pop music comes to Knohult and Åsa-Nisse has a new invention that makes his hens lay their eggs to the beat of the music.
Åsa-Nisse advertise for Summer guests and from Stockholm arrives Mrs. Niklasson and her atlethic daughter Elsa who is currently training for the olympic games.
Åsa-Nisse has invented a very powerful engine and he sells the patent. However, the grocery store owner Sjökvist has been sneaking around ...
The small town of Gåtatorp in Småland is entirely dependent on its prominent furniture factory. But the factory is in danger because the weak economy means that the bank wants to shut down the factory.
Nils Nilsson from Åsen, better known as Åsa-Nisse and his friend Klabbarparn goes Moose hunting. As a result of a sabotage, staged by their wives, Åsa-Nisse is accused for hunting with illegal weapons.
Albert Engström's anecdotes of Småland have been put together to make a comedy film about Johannes and Cornelius, two smallholding farmers and best friends.
The local newspaper celebrates 50 years and are now looking for a citizen who has lived as long in the neighborhood. Our hero Åsa-Nisse seems to fit the profile.
Gunnar Carlman has returned to Sweden after a few years as a cowboy in Canada. He starts to work at a farm owned by vivacious and strongwilled Christina Larsson.
Åsa-Nisse gets a chance to win 10.000 SEK in the biggest game show on Swedish TV.
An agrarian community sometime in the 1700s. The farmer Påvel is married with his young wife Märit and very proud to have married such a young and sweet girl. Märit however, is disappointed about her marriage. Their neighbor Håkan lives alone on his farm and he falls in love with Märit. He tells her of his feelings and Märit is torn between the security of her marriage and the feelings she has for Håkan.