Becoming Astrid (2018)

Be the author of your own story.

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When Astrid Lindgren was very young something happened that affected her profoundly, and this combination of both miracle and calamity came to shape her entire life. It was an event that transformed her into one of the most inspiring women of our age and the storyteller a whole world would come to love. This is the story of when a young Astrid, despite the expectations of her time and religious upbringing, decided to break free from society's norms and follow her heart.

Director: Pernille Fischer Christensen
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 123 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nicklas Schmidt
Cinematography: Erik Molberg Hansen
Editing: Kasper Leick, Åsa Mossberg
Production: DCM Pictures, Avanti Film, Nordisk Film Denmark, Nordisk Film Sweden, Film i Väst, TV4
Country: Denmark, Sweden, Germany
Language: Dansk, svenska
Original Language: sv

Themes

Historical Figures and Biographies, Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival, Inspiring True Stories, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

pregnancy, sweden, biography, stockholm, sweden, author, 1920s, 1980s, 1930s

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Becoming Astrid about?
When Astrid Lindgren was very young something happened that affected her profoundly, and this combination of both miracle and calamity came to shape her entire life. It was an event that transformed her into one of the most inspiring women of our age and the storyteller a whole world would come to love. This is the story of when a young Astrid, despite the expectations of her time and religious upbringing, decided to break free from society's norms and follow her heart.
Who directed Becoming Astrid?
Becoming Astrid was directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen.
Who stars in Becoming Astrid?
Becoming Astrid stars Alba August, Maria Bonnevie, Trine Dyrholm, Henrik Rafaelsen, Magnus Krepper, Björn Gustafsson.
How long is Becoming Astrid?
Becoming Astrid has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
What genre is Becoming Astrid?
Becoming Astrid is a Drama, History film.
Where was Becoming Astrid produced?
Becoming Astrid was produced in Denmark, Sweden, Germany.
What are the themes of Becoming Astrid?
The themes of Becoming Astrid include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival, Inspiring True Stories, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.