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The Serpent's Way
''The Serpent's Way'' () is a 1986 Swedish drama film directed by Bo Widerberg. It is based on the novel The Way of a Serpent by Torgny Lindgren. The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival - 404 link and in competition at the 15th Moscow International Film Festival. At the 22nd Guldbagge Awards Stina Ekblad won the award for Guldbagge Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actress. Plot A salesman and his son sexually abuse the generations of women of a poor family as payment for debt. Janni must see his mother, sister, niece and wife all being exploited, and the family grow bigger with the abuser's kids. Cast * Stina Ekblad as Tea Alexisdotter * Stellan Skarsgård as Karl Orsa Markström * Reine Brynolfsson as Jani * Pernilla August as Eva (as Pernilla Östergren) * Tomas von Brömssen as Jacob * Pernilla Wahlgren as Johanna * Ernst Günther as Ol Karlsa * Birgitta Ulfsson as Grandma * Johan Widerberg as Jani as a child * Mel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bo Widerberg
Bo Gunnar Widerberg (; 8 June 1930 – 1 May 1997) was a Sweden, Swedish film director, screenwriter, writer, film editing, editor and actor. Biography Early life Widerberg was born in Malmö, Malmöhus County, Sweden. Career Bo Widerberg began his career as a writer. In 1952 came his first novel, ''Hösttermin''. In the same year, his short story collection ''Kyssas, published by'' Bonnier, became a bestseller. His most successful book was the novel ''Erotikon'' (1957). The novel's title comes from Mauritz Stiller's silent film classic ''Erotikon'' (1920). Widerberg's last novel is ''Den gröna draken'', which was published in 1959 and is a satire on the advertising industry. The book was made into a film by Widerberg himself with the title ''Heja Roland!'' (1966). In 1962, Bo Widerberg's debate book ''The Vision in Swedish Film'' appeared. He was critical of the film that had been made in Sweden, not least of all by Ingmar Bergman whom he called "Our spirit's Dalecarlian horse, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomas Von Brömssen
Tomas Birger von Brömssen (born 8 May 1943) is a Swedish theatre, film, and television actor. von Brömssen was born in Örgryte and grew up in Gothenburg. His father, Birger von Brömssen, was a painter. He studied Scandinavian languages, intending to become a teacher, but decided to apply to Malmö Theatre Academy and was accepted. He He played leading roles in '' Albert & Herbert'', ''My Life as a Dog'' (), ' (English title ''Baltic Sea'', ''Salvation'' or ''The Diver''), Mannen från Mallorca (English title '' The Man from Majorca'') and ''Sofies verden'' (English title ''Sophie's World''). Together with Lars-Eric Brossner, he wrote the 2003 play ''The Story of the Little Gentleman'', based on Barbro Lindgren's book ''The Story of the Little Old Man''. He was first married to Eva von Brömssen from 1966 to 2000 (her death). He remarried on 21 November 2004 to the scientist Dorte Velling Pedersen, close friend to his first wife Eva. They currently reside in Frölunda, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980s Swedish-language Films
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai, Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. 249) Deaths * Li Jue, Chinese warlord and regent * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swedish Drama Films
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1986 Drama Films
The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. ** Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which becomes the European Union in 1993. * January 11 – The Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, at this time the world's longest prestressed concrete free-cantilever bridge, is opened. * January 13–January 24, 24 – South Yemen Civil War. * January 20 – The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel. * January 24 – The Voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with Uranus. * January 25 – Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army Rebel group takes over Uganda after leading a Ugandan Bush War, five-year guerrilla war in which up to half a million people are believed to have been killed. They will later use January 26 as the official date ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 Films
The following is an overview of events in 1986 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Five popular films ('' Hey There, It's Yogi Bear!'', ''Sleeping Beauty'', '' The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh'', '' Song of the South'' and '' Lady and the Tramp'') were re-released in theaters. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1986 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * January 7 - Lawrence Gordon resigns as president and chief operating officer of the Fox Entertainment Group, citing poor health * February 3 - Pixar Animation Studios is founded by Edwin Catmull and Alvy Ray Smith. * April - Guy McElwaine resigns as head of Columbia Pictures. * April 26 - Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger marries television journalist Maria Shriver. * June - First Midnight Sun Film Festival in Sodankylä, Finnish Lapland. *July 2 - '' The Great Mouse Detectiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melinda Kinnaman
Melinda Rosalie Kinnaman (born 9 November 1971) is a Swedish-American actress. Early life Kinnaman is a dual citizen of Sweden and the United States. Kinnaman was born in Stockholm, Sweden, to American parents Dee and Steve Kinnaman. Her father, originally David Kinnaman, is an American who was drafted during the Vietnam War and deserted the military from his base in Bangkok. Her paternal half-brother Joel Kinnaman is also an actor. Career By age thirteen, she made her acting debut, portraying the tomboy Saga in the acclaimed 1985 movie ''My Life as a Dog'', directed by Lasse Hallström, for which she won Best Young Actress in A Foreign Film at the 9th Youth in Film Awards. She was educated at the Swedish National Academy of Mime and Acting in Stockholm from 1991 to 1994. Since then she has been part of the ensemble at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm and had major parts in many classics, such as Iphigenia in '' Iphigenia at Aulis'' (1995), Bianca in ''The Taming of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Widerberg
Johan Olof Widerberg (born 16 March 1974) is a Swedish actor appearing in numerous Swedish films and TV series. Biography Johan Widerberg was born in Stockholm, the son of Swedish director Bo Widerberg. He was cast as a part in ''Ocean's Twelve'' which the director Steven Soderbergh, in the final script, had to cut out. Eventually, Johan turned out as an extra in the film. Filmography (selected) * '' Bäckström'' (2020) * '' The Wife'' (2017) * '' A Man Called Ove'' (2015) * '' Så olika'' (2009) * ''Ocean's Twelve'' (2004) * ''Norrmalmstorg'' (2003) (TV) * ''Gossip'' (2000) * '' Under solen'' (1998) * '' Lithivm'' (1998) * '' Selma & Johanna - en roadmovie'' (1997) * '' Juloratoriet'' (''Christmas Oratorio'') (1996) * '' Svart, vitt, rött'' (1996) * '' Radioskugga'' (1995) (Guest in TV series) * '' Lust och fägring stor'' (''All Things Fair ''All Things Fair'' (, literally "Desire and Great Beauty") is a 1995 Swedish period drama film, written and directed by Bo Wid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birgitta Ulfsson
Birgitta Margaretha Ulfsson (1 July 1928 – 8 October 2017) was a Finnish actress and theater director. She was a versatile actor and a recognized pioneer of avant-garde theater in Finland.Ulfsson, Birgitta (1928–) in ''Biografiskt lexikon för Finland'' . She started her career at , a theater in for theater productions. She created roles in both Finnish and Swedish, and from the early 1980s, she w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernst Günther
Ernst Harry Ingemar Günther (3 June 1933 – 8 December 1999) was a Swedish actor. He appeared in 66 films and television shows between 1962 and 1999. He starred in the 1974 film ''Gangsterfilmen'', which entered into the 25th Berlin International Film Festival. At the 28th Guldbagge Awards he won the Creative Achievement award. Partial filmography * '' Out of an Old Man's Head'' (1968) - Man som kastar bildäck * ''Som natt och dag'' (1969) - Sture * ''Made in Sweden'' (1969) - Party guest * ''Rötmånad'' (1970) - Jansson * '' A Handful of Love'' (1974) - Finland * ''Gangsterfilmen'' (1974) - Anders Andersson * ''Ungkarlshotellet'' (1975) - Man * ''Förvandlingen'' (1976) - Gregor's Father * ''Vi har många namn'' (1976) - Police Inspector * '' Games of Love and Loneliness'' (1977) - Jacob Randel * ''Måndagarna med Fanny'' (1977) - Butcher * ''Chez Nous'' (1978) - Melin * ''Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet'' (1979) - Eriksson * ''Gå på vattnet om du kan'' (1979) - Mr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pernilla Wahlgren
Pernilla Nina Elisabet Wahlgren (; born 24 December 1967) is a Swedish singer and actress. She has sung in Melodifestivalen several times; her 1985 entry titled "Piccadilly Circus (song), Piccadilly Circus" became popular and successful. She has acted in several plays and films, playing roles including Esmeralda in the Academy Award-winning ''Fanny and Alexander''. She has twice received the Guldmasken award for her work in theater. Career Acting Wahlgren's first acting job, at the age of four, was alongside her mother in the television play ''Den längsta dagen'' (). She attended Adolf Fredrik's Music School and was also part of the Saltsjöbaden theater. After playing a small role in ''Lilla prinsen'' () at Saltsjöbaden's theater, and in the face of stiff competition, Wahlgren got the title role in the musical ''Annie (musical), Annie'' at Folkan, Stockholm. She then played Esmeralda in Ingmar Bergman's film ''Fanny and Alexander''. In 1982, she joined the cast of the Swedis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pernilla August
Pernilla August (; born 13 February 1958), also known as Pernilla Östergren Pernilla Wallgren, and Pernilla Wallgren-Östergren, is a Swedish actress, director and screenwriter. She was a longtime collaborator with director Ingmar Bergman and won the Best Actress Award at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival for her role in his film '' The Best Intentions''. She is best known internationally for portraying Shmi Skywalker in George Lucas's '' Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' and '' Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones''. Biography August was born on 13 February 1958, as Mia Pernilla Hertzman-Ericson, in Stockholm, Sweden. Acting August started acting during her childhood in theatre and at school. Her professional acting career started in 1975 when director Roy Andersson cast her in a minor role in the film '' Giliap'' the same year, followed from 1979 by films by other directors, Vilgot Sjöman (among them, the film about Alfred Nobel, 1983) and Lasse Halls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
