The Glass-Blower's Children (1998)
Based on the novel by Maria Gripe, this is the story of two children, Klas and Klara, growing up in the poor Swedish countryside of the mid-19th century. Their father Albert is a glass-blower, famous for his beautiful vases, but still unable to earn enough money for his wife Sofia and the children. At a spring fair a distinguished gentleman arrives and buys all of Albert's glassware. After this nothing will be the same again. Klas and Klara are kidnapped and taken to a strange castle...
Director: Anders Grönros
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: February 27, 1998
Cast
- Pernilla August - Sofia
- Stellan Skarsgård - Albert
- Oliver P. Peldius - Klas
- Jasmine Heikura - Klara
- Lena Granhagen - Flaxa Mildväder
- Elin Klinga - The Empress
- Thommy Berggren - The Emperor
- Ann-Cathrin Palme - Nana
- Måns Westfelt - The Coachman
- Ewa Fröling - Nana (voice)
Screenplay
- Anders Grönros (Screenplay)
- Maria Gripe (Novel)
Music: Johan Söderqvist
Cinematography: Philip Øgaard
Editing: Anders Grönros, Thomas Holéwa
Production: Audiovisuellt Produksjonsfond, Birkeland Film Company, Eurimages, Mutter Media, Nordic Screen Production AS, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Orrefors, Spice, Svenska Filminstitutet, TV 1000 Sverige, Zentropa Entertainments, Sonet Film AB
Country: Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
child kidnapping, glass blowing, 19th century
More Films by Director: Anders Grönros
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Glass-Blower's Children about?
- Based on the novel by Maria Gripe, this is the story of two children, Klas and Klara, growing up in the poor Swedish countryside of the mid-19th century. Their father Albert is a glass-blower, famous for his beautiful vases, but still unable to earn enough money for his wife Sofia and the children. At a spring fair a distinguished gentleman arrives and buys all of Albert's glassware. After this nothing will be the same again. Klas and Klara are kidnapped and taken to a strange castle...
- Who directed The Glass-Blower's Children?
- The Glass-Blower's Children was directed by Anders Grönros.
- Who stars in The Glass-Blower's Children?
- The Glass-Blower's Children stars Pernilla August, Stellan Skarsgård, Oliver P. Peldius, Jasmine Heikura, Lena Granhagen, Elin Klinga.
- How long is The Glass-Blower's Children?
- The Glass-Blower's Children has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Glass-Blower's Children?
- The Glass-Blower's Children is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was The Glass-Blower's Children produced?
- The Glass-Blower's Children was produced in Denmark, Norway, Sweden.