Theatre director Freddy Alsterberg has failed with his latest operetta. He decides to work his way over the Atlantic.
Is it worth the trip? Honestly, you probably only want to watch Atlantäventyret if you’re deep into the weeds of mid-century Swedish cinema or have a weirdly specific obsession with old maritime comedies. It’s light, it’s fluffy, and it moves with the urgency of a sleeping cat. If you need something high-stakes, steer ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Lorens Marmstedt
Malcolm St. Clair
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"Is it worth the trip? Honestly, you probably only want to watch Atlantäventyret if you’re deep into the weeds of mid-century Swedish cinema or have a weirdly specific obsession with old maritime comedies. It’s light, it’s fluffy, and it moves with the urgency of a sleeping cat. If you need something high-stakes, steer clear. If you just want to see people running around a boat deck in 1930s formal wear, pull up a chair. The whole premise of the 'disguised as a boy' stowaway is ancient, but here..."
Allan Bohlin
János Vaszary, Torsten Flodén, Sándor Lestyán, Lorens Marmstedt
Sweden
