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
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 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 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.
Docking the Boat · 1965Docking the Boat
★ 6.21965
MovieComedy
A group of party goers have trouble getting their boat ashore on a small island. The inhabitants of the island try to help, often with the help of an old sailor, and the results are absurd and hilarious.
Svea hund på Göta Lejon · 1976Svea hund på Göta Lejon
★ 7.01976
MovieComedyMusic
Svea hund, complete title Svea Hund på Göta Lejon (Svea Dog at Göta Lejon), was a Swedish variety show produced by AB Svenska Ord. It was written by Hans Alfredsson and Tage Danielsson, commonly known as Hasseåtage and directed by Tage. The show premièred on 15 February (although it had a sneak première on 9 February) 1976 on the theater Göta Lejon in Stockholm. It was the last of the three "Dog-revues"; the first was Gröna hund (Green Dog) the second being Gula Hund (Yellow Dog). Both Hasse and Tage starred in various roles. Other cast members were Gösta Ekman, Monica Zetterlund, Lena Nyman, and Tommy Körberg. The song quartet EBBA (Lena Eriksson, Lars Bagge, Kersint Bagge and Bo Andersson) and Gunnar Svenssons Bandhundband.
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.
Gröna Hund · 1962Gröna Hund
★ 6.51962
MovieMusicComedy
The first variety show produced by AB Svenska Ord. It was the first of the three "Dog-revues", the second being "Gula Hund" and the third one "Svea hund".
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Spader, Madame! · 1970Spader, Madame!
★ 4.01970
MovieComedyMusic
Political satire set in the 18th century to Franz Schubert's music.
Hedvig Lindberg
Minns ni? · 1993Minns ni?
1993
MovieDocumentary
A quick overview of Swedish film history, featuring a breathtaking cavalry of scenes from about 170 films.
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