The Children from Jordbro (1996)

The Children from Jordbro (1996) poster

An August day 1972, Rainer Hartleb stepped into a classroom in the Stockholm suburb of Jordbro and met the students in class 1D for the first time. The idea was to portray the children's way through the elementary school in one of the "new Sweden" suburbs. But the project grew and continued into the 1980s, 90s and 2000s. A curious, penetrating and tender portrait of a generation that grew up in the Swedish Million Program in the 1970s and which has become middle-aged in a globalized 2000s.

Director: Rainer Hartleb
Genre: Documentary
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Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children from Jordbro about?
An August day 1972, Rainer Hartleb stepped into a classroom in the Stockholm suburb of Jordbro and met the students in class 1D for the first time. The idea was to portray the children's way through the elementary school in one of the "new Sweden" suburbs. But the project grew and continued into the 1980s, 90s and 2000s. A curious, penetrating and tender portrait of a generation that grew up in the Swedish Million Program in the 1970s and which has become middle-aged in a globalized 2000s.
Who directed The Children from Jordbro?
The Children from Jordbro was directed by Rainer Hartleb.
What genre is The Children from Jordbro?
The Children from Jordbro is a Documentary film.
Where was The Children from Jordbro produced?
The Children from Jordbro was produced in Sweden.