Directing
Olle Hellbom
Born October 8, 1925 · Stockholm, Sweden
Died June 5, 1982 · aged 56
Nils Olof "Olle" Hellbom (8 October 1925 – 5 June 1982) was a Swedish film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is most famous for directing films based on novels by Astrid Lindgren.
Known For
The Brothers Lionheart · 1977The Brothers Lionheart
★ 6.71977
MovieAdventureFantasy
After brothers Jonathan and Crusty pass away, they reunite in Nangijala, the land of eternal spring. Casting a long shadow over their world is the tyrant Tengil, ruler of the country Karmanjaka, where he’s building his new fortress up in the Ancient Mountains.
Pippi in the South Seas · 1970Pippi 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.
Pippi Longstocking · 1969Pippi 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.
Pippi Goes on Board · 1969Pippi Goes on Board
★ 6.61969
MovieFamily
Pippi Longstocking lives alone in Villekulla because her mother is an angel in heaven and her father is a pirate king in the Southern Seas. She befriends her next door neighbors, siblings Tommy and Annika, who are swept into Pippi's wild adventures.
City of My Dreams · 1976City of My Dreams
★ 7.71976
MovieDrama
Young Henning and his friends are struggling to stay alive in 19th century Stockholm, where he has ended up in search of employment. In the harsh city, he and his friends dream of the good life while struggling for their survival.
Emil of Lonneberga · 1971Emil of Lonneberga
★ 6.61971
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.
Pippi on the Run · 1970Pippi 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.
You're Out of Your Mind, Madicken · 1979You're Out of Your Mind, Madicken
★ 6.11979
MovieFamily
Madicken is a Swedish girl from the upper level family, growing up during the time of first world war which did not include Sweden. She lives happily with her family, experiencing the world and making brave and crazy things.
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