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Berättelsen bakom Vår tid är nu
Alongside the story of forbidden love and sibling rivalry, Vår tid är nu tells the story of the change in Swedish society between 1945 and 1971. The actors meet people who inspired the series. Charlie Gustafsson meets restaurateur Leif Mannerström who knew Tore Wretman, who inspired the kitchen boy Calle. Hedda Stiernstedt delves into the life of a housewife in the 1940s and 1950s with author Kristina Sandberg and researcher Yvonne Hirdman. Josefin Neldén meets Ulrika Knutson.
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Plot Summary
This film delves into the tumultuous events of 20th-century Portugal, exploring the lives of individuals caught in the currents of history. It navigates through significant political and social changes, portraying the personal sacrifices and enduring hopes of its characters. The narrative weaves together individual stories against the backdrop of a nation's transformation.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its ambition and historical scope, while some found its pacing to be slow. Audiences were generally engaged by its exploration of Portuguese history through a personal lens.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sweeping historical narrative and intimate character portrayals.
Some viewers found the film's length and deliberate pacing challenging.
Acclaimed for its visual style and evocation of Portuguese history.
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Fun Fact
Manoel de Oliveira, the director, was one of the oldest active filmmakers in the world at the time of this film's release, having started his career in the 1930s.
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