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Rena rama sanningen
Bertil Dahl deals with bonds at a bank. He dislikes that his colleagues are lying to customers to sell more bonds and pledges to tell the truth for 24 hours. But the social life is smoothed by using white lies and Bertil's truth-telling is making everybody upset. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy industrialist, disguised as a vagabond, infiltrates his own company to discover the truth behind its alleged mismanagement. He finds his seemingly incompetent manager is actually a brilliant strategist, and his own daughter is deeply involved in the company's operations. The film explores themes of identity, deception, and family dynamics within a comedic framework.
Critical Reception
Released during a golden age of Swedish cinema, 'Rena rama sanningen' was a popular comedy that resonated with audiences for its lighthearted humor and engaging plot. While not a critical darling in the academic sense, it was well-received for its entertainment value and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its clever plot and humorous situations.
Appreciated for the strong comedic timing of its lead actors.
Seen as a quintessential Swedish comedy of its era.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this older Swedish film on Google is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film's plot involves a case of mistaken identity and disguise, a common trope in comedies of the era, allowing lead actor Thor Modéen to showcase his versatile comedic talents.
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