Astrid Lindgren

Writing

Astrid Lindgren

Born November 14, 1907 · Vimmerby, Kalmar län, Sweden

Died January 28, 2002 · aged 94

Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren; née Ericsson; 14 November 1907 – 28 January 2002) was a Swedish writer of fiction and screenplays. She is best known for several children's book series, featuring Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lönneberga, Karlsson-on-the-Roof, and the Six Bullerby Children (Children of Noisy Village in the US), and for the children's fantasy novels Mio, My Son, Ronia the Robber's Daughte…

Known For

The New Adventures of Pippi LongstockingThe New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking · 1988
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
★ 5.91988
MovieFantasyAdventure
After her father's ship is carried off by a sudden storm, the spunky Pippi Longstocking is stranded with her horse, Alfonso,and her pet monkey, Mr. Neilson, and takes up residence in the old family home, which is thought by neighborhood children to be haunted. Soon, two children, Tommy and his sister Anika, venture into the house only to meet up with Pippi. The three soon become friends and get into various adventures together, including cleaning the floor with scrubbing shoes, dodging the "splunks", going down a waterfall in barrels, and helping Pippi with the problem of having to go to an orphanage. Older children will probably get the most out of this movie.
The Children of Noisy VillageThe Children of Noisy Village · 1986
The Children of Noisy Village
★ 6.31986
MovieFamily
The story of the children who live in Bullerbyn, Sweden, through the spring and summer months.
Pippi on the RunPippi on the Run · 1970
Pippi on the Run
★ 6.71970
MovieFamily
Fed up with their strict parents, Tommy and Annika run away from home, with their friend Pippi Longstocking to look after them in their long trek.
Ronia: The Robber's DaughterRonia: The Robber's Daughter · 1984
Ronia: The Robber's Daughter
★ 7.01984
MovieAdventureDrama
Ronia lives happily in her father's castle until she comes across a new playmate, Birk, in the nearby dark forest. The two explore the wilderness, braving dangerous Witchbirds and Rump-Gnomes. But when their families find out Birk and Ronia have been playing together, they forbid them to see each other again. Indeed, their fathers are competing robber chieftains and bitter enemies. Now the two spunky children must try to tear down the barriers that have kept their families apart for so long.
Pippi in the South SeasPippi in the South Seas · 1970
Pippi in the South Seas
★ 6.91970
MovieAdventureFamily
Pippi Longstocking, accompanied by friends Tommy and Annika, adventures on the South Seas to search for her father, who has been kidnapped by pirates.
Mio in the Land of FarawayMio in the Land of Faraway · 1987
Mio in the Land of Faraway
★ 6.01987
MovieAdventureDrama
Under the watch of his unkind realtives, lonely Bosse's luck is changed when he is sent to the land where his real father is the King. In that country, he sets out on a quest, together with his new friend, to destroy the evil Knight Kato.
Rocca Changes the WorldRocca Changes the World · 2019
Rocca Changes the World
★ 7.42019
MovieFamilyComedy
11-year-old Rocca, a clever, creative and brave girl who lives all by herself in defiance of her teachers and the authorities has to fight to keep her independence and prove to everyone that a child also has the power to change the world.
Pippi LongstockingPippi Longstocking · 1969
Pippi Longstocking
★ 6.81969
MovieAdventureFamily
Pippi Longstocking, a super-strong redheaded little girl, moves into her father's cottage Villa Villekulla, and has adventures with her next-door neighbors Tommy and Annika in this compilation film of the classic Swedish TV series. This was followed by Pippi Goes on Board.

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Tjorven, Batsman, and MosesTjorven, Batsman, and Moses · 1964
Tjorven, Batsman, and Moses
★ 6.01964
MovieComedyFamily
Vesterman has found a young seal in his fishing nets in the outskirts of the archipelago. When he comes back to the Saltkråkan island he gives the seal to Tjorven, who names it Moses. Peter Malm, a visitor who works at the Zoological Institute in Uppsala, wants to buy the seal, but Tjorven says it's not for sale. Vesterman is in need of money and tries to get the seal back, to sell it to Peter. The children have to hide the seal, so he won't find it. Pelle's rabbit Jocke and one of Söderman's lambs are found bitten to death. The dog Båtsman is accused of those evil deeds, which means that Tjorven's father has to shoot her dog. In the last minute Söderman finds out that a fox is the perpetrator. Peter Malm says he won't buy the seal. Vesterman is disappointed and the seal stays with the children.

Writer

Emil of LonnebergaEmil of Lonneberga · 1971
Emil of Lonneberga
★ 6.71971
MovieComedyFamily
Emil Svensson lives with his mother and father, little sister Ida, farmhand Alfred, and maid Lina on a picturesque farm in Småland. He is an unusually lively little boy, who just can't resist trying out every whim that enters into his white-haired head. Always with the best intentions in mind, because he is a good-hearted child, but often with catastrophic results, especially for his short-tempered father. As a result, Emil spends a lot of quality time in the wood shed carving wood figurines and waiting for Anton's temper to cool down. And the father's patience is certainly tried, as Emil gets his head stuck in the family's only soup bowl, hoists little Ida up the flag pole, and arranges a lavish Christmas party for the poor.

Novel

Karlsson on the RoofKarlsson on the Roof · 2002
Karlsson on the Roof
★ 10.02002
SeriesFamilyAnimation
Karlsson's grandmother is the world's best racing driver and Karlsson is not so bad either. Kaxige Kirre challenges Karlsson in a box car race. Now it is up to Karlsson and Lillebror to build a really fast car so that they can give Kirre what he can stand. Little brother has made a kite at school that he wants to test fly with Bosse. Just this day, it blows a lot so the dragon wears itself out and sticks out into the sky. Shortly afterwards, Karlsson is greeted by a wild creature that frightens him. What kind of scary character is that? When Mrs. Olsson's parrot escapes from her cage, it's good to have a friend who can fly. Especially when the one who finds the bird can get a hundred kroner in hit salary?

Novel