Acting
Monica Zetterlund
Born September 20, 1937 · Hagfors, Värmlands län, Sweden
Died May 12, 2005 · aged 67
Monica Zetterlund, born Eva Monica Nilsson, was a Swedish singer, stage and screen actress. In her late teens she sang with her fathers orchestra and Ib Glindemanns Big Band. She made her first recordings in 1957 and was discovered by Arne Domnérus 1958. Two years later she toured the U.S. with Thad Jones and Zoot Sims. In 1964, Monica Zetterlund recorded the critically acclaimed jazz album "Waltz…
Known For
Sverige åt svenskarna · 1980Sverige åt svenskarna
★ 3.21980
MovieComedyHistory
This farce cocerns Sweden's King Gustav (Per Oscarsson who plays all the lead roles). The royal monarchs of three major European countries are patiently or not-so-patiently hovering on the sidelines while watching the future King Gustav closely. No single king appears to possess the brains he was born with, so history seems to be made by default, as it were. Gustav does blunder around, but not enough to miss being crowned king. As a result, France, England, and Germany invade Sweden hoping to take by force what they could not gain by incompetence.
Barna från Blåsjöfjället · 1980Barna från Blåsjöfjället
★ 7.71980
MovieFamilyAdventure
A mother is taken to a hospital and the town council wants to split up her children and put them in foster homes, but the children have a diffrent plan. They set out on a epic journey down thru Sweden, from Lappland down to Stockholm in search of their father. They encounter many people on their journey and make new friends while trying too elude the police.
The Emigrants · 1971The Emigrants
★ 7.41971
MovieDramaHistory
Karl and Kristina Nilsson work on a farm in a cold and desolate area of 19th century rural Sweden. Growing privations, combined with increasing social and religious persecution, motivate the Nilssons and many of their neighbors to strike out for the United States. Following a treacherous ocean crossing and an equally grueling land passage, the emigrants find themselves in seemingly idyllic Minnesota.
The New Land · 1972The New Land
★ 7.51972
MovieDramaWestern
A Swedish immigrant family struggles to adapt to their new life on the American frontier during the second half of the 19th century amidst civil war, native uprising and the lure of gold in California.
The glass in the ear · 1974The glass in the ear
1974
MovieComedyMusic
Glaset i örat is a revue by Hans Alfredson and Tage Danielsson. It was recorded at Berns in Stockholm 1973 and on tour during the spring of 1974.
The Apple War · 1971The Apple War
★ 6.01971
MovieComedyFantasy
A German businessman wants to buy land in southern Sweden for a gigantic amusement park, his new project called "Deutschneyland" (a wordplay of Deutschland and Disneyland). Some of the locals dislike the idea, including the magically talented Lindberg family, and work to frustrate the development plans.
Night Games · 1966Night Games
★ 5.51966
MovieDrama
A man on the verge of marriage is haunted by traumatic memories from his childhood.
Stubby · 1974Stubby
★ 5.91974
MovieDramaComedy
6-year-old Johan (nicknamed 'Fimpen') loves football. One day, his talents are discovered, and it doesn't take long before Fimpen gets to travel around with the national team. Fimpen becomes an idol and the media wants a piece of him all the time. It gets hard to catch up in school.
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Minns ni? · 1993Minns ni?
1993
MovieDocumentary
A quick overview of Swedish film history, featuring a breathtaking cavalry of scenes from about 170 films.
(archive footage)
Spader, Madame! · 1970Spader, Madame!
★ 4.01970
MovieComedyMusic
Political satire set in the 18th century to Franz Schubert's music.
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