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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...

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Other Authors: Fischer Christensen, Pernille, 1969- (Screenwriter, Film director), Aakeson, Kim Fupz, 1958- (Screenwriter), Dahlin, Maria (Film producer), Anthony, Anna (Film producer), 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)
Format: Videos DVD
Language:Swedish
English
Published: Chicago, IL : Music Box Films, [2019]
Subjects:
Lindgren, Astrid, > 1907-2002 > Drama.
Authors, Swedish > Drama.
Mothers and sons > Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Historical films.
Biographical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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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.
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.

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