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Bröderna Lejonhjärta
(1977)
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Director:
Olle Hellbom |
COUNTRY
Sweden |
GENRE
Drama/Adventure/Family |
NORWEGIAN/ENGLISH
TITLE
Brødrene Løvehjerte
The Brothers Lionheart |
RUNNING
TIME
102
minutes |
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Producer:
Olle Hellbom
Olle Nordemar |
Screenwriter (from her book):
Astrid
Lindgren |
Review
Swedish filmmaker Olle
Hellbom's raid of Swedish children's literature continued with this
adaptation of the Astrid Lindgren classic. It certainly doesn't capture
the magic of the novel, but it is a beautifully shot film - exploring
the wonderful Scandinavian nature - with fine cinematography by Rune
Ericson. Lars Söderdahl is a good choice in the lead and mostly makes up
for the poor acting by Staffan Götestam. The supporting cast, however,
is joyful, with Swedish veterans Edwall and Oscarsson in scene-stealing
roles, and Hellbom at times manages to capture the suspense and
adventure of the book.
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