72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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Christmas oratorio

Kjell-Ake Andersson
Sweden
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The story begins in the 1930's and spans three generations. Solveig, who lives in a village in the Swedish countryside, has a lifelong dream: to play Bach's Christmas Oratorio in the local church. HOwever, she dies in an accident, leaving her husband, Aron, and their son, Sidner, heartbroken. After feeling disoriented for several years, Sidner finds peace in the delicate, although somewhat eccentric, Fanny, with whom he has a son, Victor. One winter's day, Victor manages to carry out his grandmother's dream. 

Director
Kjell-Ake Andersson
Screenplay
Kjell Sundstedt, Kjell-Åke Andersson
Photography
Harald Paalgard
Edition
Darek Hodor
Music
Stefan Nilsson
Cast
Peter Haber, Johan Widerberg, Henrik Linnros, Lena Endre
Running Time
124 m.
Country
Sweden
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