

Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for vintage Swedish cinema, you’ll probably find something to chew on here. It’s got that specific, slightly grainy atmosphere of the 1930s that feels like it smells like old wool and cheap coffee. If you need fast pacing or modern camera tricks, skip it. You’ll be bored to te...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Ivar Johansson

Richard Smith
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for vintage Swedish cinema, you’ll probably find something to chew on here. It’s got that specific, slightly grainy atmosphere of the 1930s that feels like it smells like old wool and cheap coffee. If you need fast pacing or modern camera tricks, skip it. You’ll be bored to tears within ten minutes. The whole thing kicks off with Gösta, who is just incredibly unlucky. Unemployment is a heavy anchor, and watching him try to navigate that is a bit of a s..."

Thor Modéen
Siegfried Fischer, Ivar Johansson
Sweden

