Flickornas Alfred: A sleepy walk through a quiet garden

Is it worth your time?

Honestly, you probably know within the first ten minutes if you're going to stick with Flickornas Alfred. If you love old-fashioned, gentle storytelling where the biggest drama is someone being a bit grumpy near a golf course, then pull up a chair. If you prefer movies that actually move, well, maybe go watch The Black Cat instead.

The whole thing feels like it was filmed in a bubble. There’s this constant, low-level hum of politeness that covers every single frame. It’s not necessarily boring, but it’s certainly not trying to change your life.

The vibe

The cottage setup is cute, I guess. It’s one of those movie locations where the grass always looks suspiciously well-trimmed and nobody ever seems to have to do any real work. Alfred is just sort of... there. He’s a kid, he’s an orphan, and he spends a lot of time watching people play golf.

There is a scene where one of the ladies just stares at a hedge for an uncomfortable amount of time. I kept waiting for her to say something profound or at least turn around, but she just stands there. It’s weirdly hypnotic.

Odd details

• The golf course extras look like they’re having way more fun than the main characters.
• The sound of the birds in the background is clearly a loop. Once you hear it repeat, you can’t unhear it.
• There’s a tea service scene that goes on for ages. They pour, they stir, they look out the window. It’s like watching paint dry, but with more chinaware.

It reminds me a little bit of the pacing in A Nagymama, where you just sort of hang out with the cast until the credits decide to show up. It’s not about the destination, it’s about the fact that they never really leave the living room.

Is it great cinema? Probably not. Is it a decent way to kill an hour if you’re feeling nostalgic for a time and place that probably never existed like this? Sure. Just don't expect it to keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s more of a lean back and doze off kind of experience. ☕