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Lars Jönsson (film Producer)
Lars Jönsson (born 4 September 1961) is a Swedish film producer connected to Memfis Film and the " Trollywood" facilities. Since the early 1990s he has been the producer of several films in Sweden and Scandinavia, being the usual producer for among others Lukas Moodysson, Josef Fares and Maria Blom, while also having co-produced many films by Lars von Trier. Filmography * '' House of Angels'' (Änglagård) (1992) (executive producer) * '' Dreamplay'' (Drømspel) (1994) (producer) * '' Harry och Sonja'' (1996) (producer) * ''Breaking the Waves'' (1996) (executive producer) * '' Talk'' (Bara prata lite) (1997) (producer) * '' The Last Viking'' (Den Sidste viking) (1997) (executive producer) * '' Tiger Heart'' (Tigerhjärta) (1997) (producer) * '' Tranceformer - A Portrait of Lars von Trier'' (1997) (producer) * '' H.C. Andersen's The Long Shadow'' (H.C. Andersen og den skæve skygge) (1998) (co-producer) * '' Lucky People Center International'' (1998) (producer) * '' Show Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweden
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic country by both area and population, and is the List of European countries by area, fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of 10.6 million, and a low population density of ; 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas. They are mostly in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse Climate of Sweden, climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55th parallel north, 55°N to 69th parallel north, 69°N. Sweden has been inhabited since Prehistoric Sweden, prehistoric times around 12,000 BC. The inhabitants emerged as the Geats () and Swedes (tribe), Swedes (), who formed part of the sea-faring peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catch That Girl
Catch may refer to: In sports * Catch (game), children's game * Catch (baseball), a maneuver in baseball * Catch (cricket), a mode of dismissal in cricket * Catch or reception (gridiron football) * Catch, part of a rowing stroke * Catch wrestling, a combat sport * Catch, anglicism for professional wrestling in many non-Anglophone European countries In music * Catch (music), a form of round * Catch (band), an English band * C. C. Catch (born 1964), Dutch-born German pop singer Albums * ''Catch'', 1969 self titled album by Catch * ''Catch'' (Misako Odani album), 2006 * ''Catch!'' (Tsuji Shion album) * ''Catch'', a 2002 electronic album by Kosheen Songs * "Catch" (The Cure song), 1987 * "Catch" (Kosheen song), 2000 * "Catch" (Allie X song) * "Catch" (Brett Young song), 2019 Other uses * Catch or latch, a device to close a door or window * catch, a computer-language command in exception handling syntax * ''Catch'', an Indian web news magazine owned by Rajasthan Patrika ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lilya 4-ever
''Lilya 4-ever'' () is a 2002 tragedy film written and directed by Lukas Moodysson, which was released in Sweden on 23 August 2002. It depicts the downward spiral of Lilja Michailova, played by Oksana Akinshina, a girl in the former Soviet Union whose mother abandons her to move to the United States. The story is loosely based on the true case of Danguolė Rasalaitė, and examines the issue of human trafficking and sexual slavery. The film received positive reviews both in Sweden and abroad. It won five Guldbagge Awards including Best Film, as well as was nomination for Best Film and Best Actress at the European Film Awards. Plot The film begins with a girl running towards a motorway bridge. When the girl turns around, the film introduces the audience to Lilya Michailova, an adolescent girl who has recently been badly beaten. The film then reveals her past. Lilya lives with her mother in a run-down apartment block in an unnamed former republic of the Soviet Union. Lilya's mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bear's Kiss
''Bear's Kiss'' is a 2002 dramatic fantasy romance film directed by Sergei Bodrov. It is based on an original script by Terrence Malick, who had previously attempted to fund the project multiple times. A German, Swedish, Russian, Spanish, French, and Italian co-production, the film was entered into the main competition at the 59th Venice International Film Festival. The film has also been distributed under the titles ''Il bacio dell'orso'' (Italy), ''Le baiser de l'ours'' (France), ''Der Kuss des Bären'' (Germany), ''El beso del oso'' (Spain), and ''Медвежий поцелуй'' ("Medvezhiy potseluy") (Russia). Plot A circus girl, Lola ( Rebecca Liljeberg), raises a bear from cubhood. When she discovers that the bear, named Misha, can transform into a young man, a secret romance between the two ensues. Bodrov's son, Sergei Bodrov Jr., played Misha. Trivia Swedish former actress Liljeberg stopped acting after her film ''Bear's Kiss'' and now works as a doctor after complet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chop Chop (2001 Film)
''Chop Chop'' is a 2001 Danish comedy film. Its original Danish title is ''Fukssvansen'', which literally means "the panel saw". Written and directed by Niels Arden Oplev, the film stars , Anders W. Berthelsen, and Sidse Babett Knudsen, and was produced by Zentropa. Plot Dennis () and Carl ( Anders W. Berthelsen) are brothers who live on a small farm in the country side. None too bright Dennis wants a girlfriend for Christmas. Carl makes sure that Dennis gets just that when he meets Rita (Sidse Babett Knudsen) at the local pub. She is on the run from her husband and she doesn't turn down the chance to hide away at Carl and Dennis'. One festive evening, aided and abetted by Carl, Dennis and Rita, Finn who also lives at the farmhouse takes a few too many of his home-made acid toffees. And suddenly Carl and Dennis find themselves with a major problem, a girl to manage and some very inquisitive neighbours. Cast * as Dennis * Anders W. Berthelsen as Carl * Sidse Babett Knudsen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dancer In The Dark
''Dancer in the Dark'' is a 2000 musical psychological tragedy film written and directed by Lars von Trier. It stars Icelandic musician Björk as a factory worker who suffers from a degenerative eye condition and is saving for an operation to prevent her young son from suffering the same fate. Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Cara Seymour, Peter Stormare, Siobhan Fallon Hogan and Joel Grey also star. The soundtrack for the film, '' Selmasongs'', was written mainly by Björk, but a number of songs featured contributions from Mark Bell and some of the lyrics were written by von Trier and Sjón. ''Dancer in the Dark'' is the third and final installment in von Trier's second trilogy " Golden Heart", following '' Breaking the Waves'' (1996) and '' The Idiots'' (1998). It was an international co-production among companies based in thirteen European and North American countries and regions. Like the first installment, it was shot with a handheld camera inspired by Dogme 95. '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Together (2000 Film)
''Together'' () is a comedy-drama film, which was released to cinemas in Sweden on 25 August 2000. It is Swedish director Lukas Moodysson's second full-length film. Set in a Stockholm commune called "Tillsammans" (Swedish for "Together") in 1975, it is a satirical view of socialist values and a bittersweet comedy. Moodysson filmed a sequel titled '' Together 99'' that was released in 2023. Plot ''Together'' is set in one of the sharehome communes that was created around Stockholm in the 1970s. Loosely led by the kind-natured Göran, who will do anything to avoid a conflict, the group spend their time arguing about left-wing politics and other more practical issues, such as whether doing the dishes is bourgeois. The sharehome's dynamics are significantly shaken when Göran's sister, Elisabeth, leaves her violent husband Rolf and moves in, bringing her two children Eva and Stefan. Self-declared lesbian Anna lives in the commune with her ex-husband Lasse and their son Tet (named a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prop And Berta
A prop, formally known as a (theatrical) property, is an object actors use on stage or screen during a performance or screen production. In practical terms, a prop is considered to be anything movable or portable on a stage or a set, distinct from the actors, scenery, costumes, and electrical equipment. This includes handheld items such as books, cups, weapons, and tools that actors interact with during a performance. Props help to create a realistic setting, convey information, or add to the storytelling by showing details about the characters or the environment. Term The earliest known use of the term "properties" in English to refer to stage accessories is in the 1425 CE morality play, ''The Castle of Perseverance''. During the Renaissance in Europe, small acting troupes functioned as cooperatives, pooling resources and dividing any income. Many performers provided their own costumes and small objects needed for performance, hence the term "property" suggesting these items ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jalla! Jalla!
''Jalla! Jalla!'' is a Swedish comedy film, which was released in cinemas in Sweden on December 22, 2000. It is directed by Swedish-Lebanese filmmaker Josef Fares, and stars Fares Fares, Torkel Petersson, Tuva Novotny and Laleh Pourkarim in the leading roles. It Fares's directorial debut film and received seven film festival nominations, of which it won four. The film was selected as the Swedish entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 74th Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist. “Jalla! Jalla!” is Arabic for “Come on!” or “Hurry up!”. Plot Best friends Roro (Fares Fares) and Måns ( Torkel Petersson) work in park management carrying out day-to-day manual jobs. Roro's Swedish girlfriend Lisa ( Tuva Novotny) is keen to be introduced to Roro's family, something he has been reluctant to do because his Lebanese family would prefer he marries a Lebanese woman. When Roro finally decides to introduce Lisa to his family, he walks into the apart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hundhotellet
''Hundhotellet – En mystisk historia'' is a Swedish animated detective mystery/surreal film from 2000, directed by Per Åhlin who also wrote the script together with Hans Åke Gabrielsson. The film is traditionally animated by hand, the last film in Sweden to have been produced in that style.http://lup.lub.lu.se/luur/download?func=downloadFile&recordOId=2760322&fileOId=2760327 Plot An anthropomorphic dog named Sture is talked into taking a trip to Paris by his friend Picasso. After a series of misfortunes they end up in Scotland instead, staying at a mysterious hotel. Picasso remains ignorant and believes they are in Paris. Sture befriends the novelist Miss Mops and gets to meet several mysterious characters living in the hotel as strange events revolving around an Egyptian artifact start to take place. Voice cast *Hans Alfredson as Sture * Margreth Weivers as Miss Mops *Jan Mybrand as Picasso the dachshund *Stig Grybe as Dr. Dunkelspiel, the villain *Tomas von Brömssen as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Summer Tale
''A Summer Tale'' is a 2000 comedy-drama. Its original Swedish title is ''Den bästa sommaren'', which means "The Best Summer". Written and directed by Ulf Malmros, the film stars Kjell Bergqvist, Rebecca Scheja, Cecilia Nilsson, and Brasse Brännström, and was produced by Zentropa and Memfis Film. Plot The film takes place in 1958 in Molkom, where two children, Mårten from Stockholm and Annika from Uppsala, will be "summer children" to Yngve Johansson, who every summer takes children to his home, but it has been bad earlier years. In the beginning Mårten and Annika don't like Yngve, but they love each other more and more and they also start liking Yngve. Maybe he isn't as bad as they think? This summer'll move everything in their life for all future. Cast *Kjell Bergqvist as ''Yngve Johansson'' *Anastasios Soulis as ''Mårten'' *Rebecca Scheja as ''Annika'' * Cecilia Nilsson as ''Miss Svanström'' *Brasse Brännström as ''Sven'' * Marcus Hasselborg as ''Harald, Sven's son'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
