
The young Count Per falls in love with the gypsy Elina. The old Count Nils opposes the relationship and a serious conflict arises.


Stepping into the world of Grevarna på Svansta (The Counts of Svansta) is akin to unearthing a forgotten cinematic artifact, one that, despite its age, pulses with a vibrant, timeless heart. This 1920 Swedish drama, penned by the multi-talented Einar Fröberg (who also graces the screen with his presence), offers a...

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

Sigurd Wallén

Dallas M. Fitzgerald
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" Stepping into the world of Grevarna på Svansta (The Counts of Svansta) is akin to unearthing a forgotten cinematic artifact, one that, despite its age, pulses with a vibrant, timeless heart. This 1920 Swedish drama, penned by the multi-talented Einar Fröberg (who also graces the screen with his presence), offers a compelling tableau of love, duty, and the rigid strictures of societal class. It’s a film that, even a century later, manages to resonate with a profound sense of human struggle, ..."
Einar Fröberg
Sweden


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