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Lånta fjädrar
1927. The place is Kalmar and the Grossman family home. A hungover manufacturer Julius Grossman and his wife Solveig are waiting at home for their daughter Betty to arrive by train from the capital. To their great surprise, she arrives in a car with her suitor Greger in tow. What's more, she seems to be full of contemporary trends and modern ideas about marriage, among other things. Her father Julius would rather see her marry his business partner Hilding and thus retain control of the company. Hilding is a dull, somewhat dreary, and slightly overage bachelor who suddenly becomes every woman's dream prince when a rumor begins to circulate that he had a relationship with the famous movie star Rita Ray in his youth.
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Plot Summary
A retired opera singer, who has lost her singing voice, decides to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a professional opera singer by competing in a talent show. Along the way, she encounters unexpected challenges and learns valuable lessons about herself and the meaning of true artistic expression.
Critical Reception
Lånta fjädrar received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who generally praised its heartwarming story and performances, particularly from lead actress Kim Anderzon. However, some found the plot to be predictable and the humor occasionally uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming premise and emotional core.
Kim Anderzon's performance was highlighted as a strong point.
Some critics noted a lack of originality in the storytelling.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film's title, "Lånta fjädrar," translates to "borrowed feathers" in English, a common idiom meaning to pretend to be someone you are not or to claim credit for others' achievements.
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