Stockholmssommar
Stockholmssommar

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Stockholmssommar

1970
Movie
75 min
Swedish

The photographer Jan is in his bubble of reflections and thought on life. And girls. Mostly girls. Jan has a complicated relationship with the suicidal dancer Lena. She is worried about life and her future dancing. The role of Jan is played by the renowned Swedish photographer Anders Petersen.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Lars SöderbergGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

During a summer in Stockholm, a young woman finds herself entangled in a complex emotional triangle. As the long days of the Swedish summer unfold, she navigates budding romances and personal desires, leading to a period of introspection and difficult choices about her future. The narrative explores themes of love, freedom, and the challenges of self-discovery in a changing society.

Critical Reception

Stockholmssommar was a modest Swedish production that received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics appreciated its focus on intimate character drama and its depiction of youthful yearning, others found the pacing slow and the narrative somewhat underdeveloped. It remains a lesser-known film in Swedish cinema but holds some interest for its portrayal of the era and its cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of burgeoning romance and emotional complexity.

  • Criticized for a meandering plot and lack of strong narrative drive.

  • Noted for its atmospheric depiction of Stockholm in the summer of 1970.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot during the actual summer of 1970, lending an authentic feel to its setting and atmosphere.

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