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Old Titans Are Still Here
Napolean Pettersson is a placid, contented small town storekeeper transplanted into a fashionable big-city home by his overly-ambitious family. He attempts to adjust himself to his new life, but everything he does is inevitably wrong...and funny. Finally he rebels at the members of his family who forced him into these situations, and leaves to take up where he left off at his store.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the life of a respected but aging judge who finds himself increasingly disillusioned with the legal system and society's moral decay. He struggles with his past decisions and the consequences they have had on his family and his own conscience. As he approaches the end of his career, he is forced to confront his own mortality and the legacy he will leave behind.
Critical Reception
This Swedish drama was generally well-received for its mature themes and strong performances, particularly from its lead actor. Critics praised its thoughtful exploration of justice, morality, and aging, though some found its pacing to be slow.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its introspective drama and handling of complex moral questions.
Lars Hanson's performance as the conflicted judge was a standout.
Some critics noted a deliberate, at times slow, narrative pace.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through aggregated Google reviews for this older film.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Swedish author Oskar. E. Kjellberg.
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