Photos: Erik Molberg Hansen About the film When Astrid Lindgren was very young, something happened that affected her profoundly and 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. Becoming Astrid is the story of when Astrid Lindgren, despite the expectations of her time and religious upbringing, decided to break free from society’s norms and follow her heart.
Contact person Agnes Lidbeck, agnes.lidbeck@si.se
Subtitles Subtitles are available in English, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish. For other languages, you will need to include the costs for local translation in the budget of your application.
Genre Biographical drama
Footnote The film is a based on the early life of beloved Swedish author Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002).
Film facts Original title: Unga Astrid
Director: Pernille Fischer Christensen
Director’s biography: Pernille Fischer Christensen´s debut film A Soap (2006) had its world premiere at the Berlinale in 2006 where it was awarded a Silver Bear - the Jury Grand Prize - and the Best Debut Film Award. Her second feature, the critically acclaimed Dancers, premiered in 2008. In 2011 Pernille once again experienced success in Berlin, when A Family was honored with the acclaimed FIPRESCI prize. In 2014 Someone You Love (2014) premiered at the Berlinale.
Screenwriters: Pernille Fischer Christensen, Kim Fupz Aakeson
With: Alba August, Henrik Rafaelsen, Trine Dyrholm, Maria Bonnevie, Magnus Krepper, Björn Gustafson, Willy Petri Ramnek
Production: Avanti Film/ Anna Anthony, Nordisk Film Production Sweden/ Lars G. Lindström, with support from the Swedish Film Institute/ Yaba Holst
Age limit: suitable for 7 or older
Time: 100 minutes
National release: 2018
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