Overview
When Astrid Lindgren was very young something happened that affected her profoundly, and this combination of both miracle and calamity came to shape her entire life. It was an event that transformed her into one of the most inspiring women of our age and the storyteller a whole world would come to love.
This is the story of when a young Astrid, despite the expectations of her time and religious upbringing, decided to break free from society’s norms and follow her heart.
Cast:
Alba August (Astrid Lindgren)
Maria Bonnevie (Hanna)
Trine Dyrholm (Marie)
Henrik Rafaelsen (Blomberg)
Director: Pernille Fischer Christensen
Runtime: 123 min
Genre: Drama, History
Language: Swedish, Danish
Subtitles: English
Production Year: 2018
The screenings are part of the «Cinema Wednesdays 2019» program of the Cultural Workshop Agion Omologiton and are organized with the Swedish Embassy in Cyprus. The general theme is ‘the struggles of women in the modern world’. The Cyprus Contemporary Film Centre and «Cynema Xanthis 3» have also collaborated for these events.
Appropriate for persons over 18.
Info and reservations on tel.22 256782
