Becoming Astrid = Unga Astrid
Follows the story of Astrid Lindgren, future author of Pippi Longstocking. As a teenager, eager to break free from her loving but strict religious family in rural Sweden, she accepts an internship at a local newspaper where she attracts the attention of its married editor. After Astrid becomes pregn...
| Other Authors: | Fischer Christensen, Pernille, 1969- (Screenwriter), Aakeson, Kim Fupz, 1958- (Screenwriter), Lindström, Lars G. (Film producer), Schmidt, Nicklas, 1976- (composer (expression)), August, Alba (Actor), Dyrholm, Trine, 1972- (Actor), Bonnevie, Maria, 1973- (Actor), Rafaelsen, Henrik, 1973- (Actor), Krepper, Magnus (Actor), Gustafsson, Björn, 1986- (Actor), Lemoyne, Liv (Actor) |
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| Format: | Videos DVD |
| Language: | Swedish English |
| Published: |
Chicago, IL :
Music Box Films,
[2019]
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| Summary: |
Follows the story of Astrid Lindgren, future author of Pippi Longstocking. As a teenager, eager to break free from her loving but strict religious family in rural Sweden, she accepts an internship at a local newspaper where she attracts the attention of its married editor. After Astrid becomes pregnant, she embarks for Denmark to give birth to a son, whom she reluctantly leaves with a foster mother. When the foster mother falls ill, Astrid uses her imagination and gift for storytelling to reconnect with her child. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2018. Wide screen (2.35:1). "The story of Astrid Lindgren, beloved author of Pippi Longstocking"--Container. Bonus features: press conference from the Berlin film premiere; photo gallery; interview featurette with star Alba August and director Pernille Fischer Christensen. |
| Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: |
DVD, wide screen (2.35:1); 5.1 Dolby digital. |
| Production Credits: |
Director of phogography, Erik Molberg Hansen ; music by Nicklas Schmidt. |