1939 (1989)

For many of us, the war meant the beginning of freedom.

1939 (1989) poster

When the war breaks out, Annika lives with her parents in Värmland, close to the border to Norway. Her cousin Harald is a dealer in the black market but has to escape from the police to Norway. Annika moves to Stockholm and gets a job as a waitress. She meets the happy-go-lucky Berit and together they have a wonderful time. She also meets a young man, Bengt, whom she marries. But almost immediately she discovers that her husband is different from the man who was courting her. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.

Director: Göran Carmback
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 193 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Anders Berglund
Cinematography: Jens Fischer
Editing: Susanne Linnman, Jan Persson
Production: SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet, SVT
Country: Sweden
Language: English, svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Göran Carmback
More Films in Genre: Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1939 about?
When the war breaks out, Annika lives with her parents in Värmland, close to the border to Norway. Her cousin Harald is a dealer in the black market but has to escape from the police to Norway. Annika moves to Stockholm and gets a job as a waitress. She meets the happy-go-lucky Berit and together they have a wonderful time. She also meets a young man, Bengt, whom she marries. But almost immediately she discovers that her husband is different from the man who was courting her. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Who directed 1939?
1939 was directed by Göran Carmback.
Who stars in 1939?
1939 stars Helene Egelund, Helena Bergström, Per Morberg, Ingvar Hirdwall, Anita Ekström, Per Oscarsson.
How long is 1939?
1939 has a runtime of 3h 13m (193 minutes).
What genre is 1939?
1939 is a Drama, War film.
Where was 1939 produced?
1939 was produced in Sweden.