As It Is in Heaven (2004)
A musical romantic tragedy about a famous composer who moves back to his small hometown after having had heart troubles. His search for a simple everyday life leads him into teaching the local church choir, which is not easily accepted by the town yet the choir builds a great love for their teacher.
Director: Kay Pollak
Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy, Music
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: September 3, 2004
Cast
- Michael Nyqvist - Daniel Daréus
- Frida Hallgren - Lena
- Helen Sjöholm - Gabriella
- Lennart Jähkel - Arne
- Ingela Olsson - Inger
- Verena Buratti - Loredana
- Ulla-Britt Norrman-Olsson - Amanda
- Per Morberg - Conny
- Barbro Kollberg - Olga
- Niklas Falk - Stig
Screenplay
- Anders Nyberg (Screenplay)
- Ola Olsson (Screenplay)
- Kay Pollak (Screenplay)
- Carin Pollak (Screenplay)
- Margaretha Pollak (Screenplay)
Music: Stefan Nilsson
Cinematography: Harald Gunnar Paalgard
Editing: Thomas Täng
Production: GF Studios, Sonet Film, Filmpool Nord, SVT, K. Pollak Film, ASA Film Production
Country: Denmark, Sweden
Language: English, svenska
Original Language: sv
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Pop Superstars and the Price of Fame, Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom, Rock Anthems and Stadium Vibration
Keywords
underdog, dying and death, mentally disabled, individual, secret love, concert, heart attack, loss of loved one, suppressed past, pastor, village, sweden, conductor, choir, violent husband
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is As It Is in Heaven about?
- A musical romantic tragedy about a famous composer who moves back to his small hometown after having had heart troubles. His search for a simple everyday life leads him into teaching the local church choir, which is not easily accepted by the town yet the choir builds a great love for their teacher.
- Who directed As It Is in Heaven?
- As It Is in Heaven was directed by Kay Pollak.
- Who stars in As It Is in Heaven?
- As It Is in Heaven stars Michael Nyqvist, Frida Hallgren, Helen Sjöholm, Lennart Jähkel, Ingela Olsson, Verena Buratti.
- How long is As It Is in Heaven?
- As It Is in Heaven has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is As It Is in Heaven?
- As It Is in Heaven is a Romance, Drama, Comedy, Music film.
- Where was As It Is in Heaven produced?
- As It Is in Heaven was produced in Denmark, Sweden.
- What are the themes of As It Is in Heaven?
- The themes of As It Is in Heaven include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Pop Superstars and the Price of Fame, Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom, Rock Anthems and Stadium Vibration.