Wonderful Adventures of Nils (1962)
Based on Selma Lagerlöf's story
A film adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's classic book about Nils Holgersson, who is a real rascal. As punishment for his mischief, a house elf shrinks him to his size. The farm animals are out for revenge and so Nils must escape on the back of a goose from Skåne in the south to Lapland in the north. During his flight over Sweden, Nils gets to take part in many adventures.
Director: Kenne Fant
Genre: Adventure, Family
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 12, 1962
Cast
- Sven Lundberg - Nils Holgersson
- Max von Sydow - The Father
- Annika Tretow - The Mother
- Jarl Kulle - Mårten Gåskarl (voice)
- Naima Wifstrand - Mor Akka (voice)
- Yvonne Lombard - Dunfin (voice)
- Georg Funkquist - Gorgo (voice)
- Holger Löwenadler - Karl XI (voice)
- Olof Sandborg - Bataki (voice)
- Toivo Pawlo - Smirre Fox (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Torbjörn Lundquist
Cinematography: Max Wilén
Editing: Carl-Olov Skeppstedt
Production: Nordisk Tonefilm, Kenne Fant & Co
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Kenne Fant
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wonderful Adventures of Nils about?
- A film adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's classic book about Nils Holgersson, who is a real rascal. As punishment for his mischief, a house elf shrinks him to his size. The farm animals are out for revenge and so Nils must escape on the back of a goose from Skåne in the south to Lapland in the north. During his flight over Sweden, Nils gets to take part in many adventures.
- Who directed Wonderful Adventures of Nils?
- Wonderful Adventures of Nils was directed by Kenne Fant.
- Who stars in Wonderful Adventures of Nils?
- Wonderful Adventures of Nils stars Sven Lundberg, Max von Sydow, Annika Tretow, Jarl Kulle, Naima Wifstrand, Yvonne Lombard.
- How long is Wonderful Adventures of Nils?
- Wonderful Adventures of Nils has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Wonderful Adventures of Nils?
- Wonderful Adventures of Nils is a Adventure, Family film.
- Where was Wonderful Adventures of Nils produced?
- Wonderful Adventures of Nils was produced in Sweden.