Vilgot Sjöman

Ingmar Bergman's film Winter Light from 1963 is one of the most mythical and discussed films in Swedish history. In this documentary, director Kristian Petri uses unique archival footage to tell about the making of the film and, together with two actors bringing Bergman and Vilgot Sjöman to life, he tells about creativity, friendship, power and fear.

Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was openly shot to death on a February evening 1986 on the streets of Stockholm. In one night, the country of Sweden was transfigured. “Palme” is about his life, his time, and about the Sweden he had created. About a man who altered history.

How the cinema industry does not respect the author's work as it was conceived, how manipulates the motion pictures in order to make them easier to watch by an undemanding audience or even how mutilates them to adapt the original formats and runtimes to the restrictive frame of the television screen and the abusive requirements of advertising. (Followed by “Filmmakers in Action.”)

'Filmstaden', a film studio in Stockholm where directors Victor Sjöström, Mauritz Stiller, Ingmar Bergman among others worked - as well as many prominent actors - was built 1919-1920. This documentary tells its rich history featuring many of the people involved.

The life of the Swedish engineer Alfred Nobel. How he invented dynamite and later in his life founded the Nobel-Prize.

This is a sort of documentary made by Vilgot Sjoman about Vilgot Sjoman as a sort of cinematic autobiography aired on Swedish television originally in 1992.

This is a sort of documentary made by Vilgot Sjoman about Vilgot Sjoman as a sort of cinematic autobiography aired on Swedish television originally in 1992.

This is a sort of documentary made by Vilgot Sjoman about Vilgot Sjoman as a sort of cinematic autobiography aired on Swedish television originally in 1992.

Larry Pedersen, professor of psychology of religion, has just divorced when a student named Elisabeth student must take the exam before him. Later in the evening the same day, she is beaten by her boyfriend and then Pedersen offers her a bed for the night.

A young man and woman are touring around Asia with rucksacks on their backs. They meet a stranger, who turns out to be more dangerous than he seems.

A young man and woman are touring around Asia with rucksacks on their backs. They meet a stranger, who turns out to be more dangerous than he seems.

"I am blushing" - Swedish comedy about a film crew traveling to the Philippines to find environments for a movie.

Kristoffer lives on the verge of poverty, just barely supporting himself on his photographic work and an allowance given him by his ex-wife to support their child. He is staying in his absentee mother's large old house, which she is preparing to sell. When he takes a photograph of a man who died by his own hand, the image fascinates him. He grows obsessed with the dead man's story and pushes his research as far as it will go.

Solidarity with the border people. Equal rights for the sexual deviants. Kristoffer Lohman is a young solicitor who collects stories and knowledge of different perversions. This has affected and changed his own sexual life. Sara, a young well-behaved and adorned woman, becomes interested in Kristoffer's activity.

Solidarity with the border people. Equal rights for the sexual deviants. Kristoffer Lohman is a young solicitor who collects stories and knowledge of different perversions. This has affected and changed his own sexual life. Sara, a young well-behaved and adorned woman, becomes interested in Kristoffer's activity.

Psychological thriller where a religion teacher's wife is having an affair with the school principal. Guilt feelings in the situation leads to both attempted suicide and murder.

Set against the backdrop of the 1909 general strike, Hjördis is employed as a housemaid in a wealthy Stockholm family.

Set against the backdrop of the 1909 general strike, Hjördis is employed as a housemaid in a wealthy Stockholm family.

This Swedish sex-comedy/drama explores the complications in the relationship of a couple who believe that if they make love to each other, they will die. They neck and are physically affectionate in public as well as in private, but have a big taboo against sexual consummation. Their situation drives them to distraction, and they unsuccessfully seek various extramarital outlets for their frustrations.

This Swedish sex-comedy/drama explores the complications in the relationship of a couple who believe that if they make love to each other, they will die. They neck and are physically affectionate in public as well as in private, but have a big taboo against sexual consummation. Their situation drives them to distraction, and they unsuccessfully seek various extramarital outlets for their frustrations.

"Blushing Charlie" - Truckdriver and bachelor Charlie meets homeless and seven months pregnant Pia. They both dream of finding someone to share their lives with. Charlie then faces a dilemma whether to take part in a demonstration in favor of Cuba, and in addition with his employer's truck.

"Blushing Charlie" - Truckdriver and bachelor Charlie meets homeless and seven months pregnant Pia. They both dream of finding someone to share their lives with. Charlie then faces a dilemma whether to take part in a demonstration in favor of Cuba, and in addition with his employer's truck.

About an alcohol-damaged young man, his life in and out of prison, his friend the art teacher and his difficulties reintegrating into society.

About an alcohol-damaged young man, his life in and out of prison, his friend the art teacher and his difficulties reintegrating into society.

Durante uma guerra civil, dois músicos se retiram para uma fazenda numa ilha. Eles são apolíticos. Às vezes um vizinho lhes dá um peixe; ou um vinho que é um luxo. Eles se amam, mas há problemas: a guerra perturba Jan, ele ficou triste, muito sensível; Eva quer filhos, ele não. A guerra de repente chega: rebeldes atacam, vizinhos morrem. Quando o outro lado restabelece a ordem, Jan e Eva são presos como colaboradores. Depois de amedronta-los e domina-los o coronel local os libera. Em seguida, ele começa a aparecer em sua fazenda. Para falar ou para perseguir Eva? Ele lhes dá dinheiro. Os rebeldes retornam e o caos se instala. Jan se torna violento e assassino. Então eles fogem. Será que eles conseguirão escapar? Se assim for, para quê? Estudo psicológico de Ingmar Bergman de como os seres humanos reagem em uma situação de guerra. O filme se passa em Gotland, onde as forças de invasão chegam.

O mesmo filme com os mesmos personagens, elenco e equipa que Sou Curiosa (amarelo), mas com algumas cenas diferentes e uma inclinação política diferente. O foco político em azul é as relações pessoais, religião, prisões e sexo. Azul omite grande parte da consciência de classe e entrevistas de não-violência da primeira versão. Amarelo e azul são as cores da bandeira sueca.

O mesmo filme com os mesmos personagens, elenco e equipa que Sou Curiosa (amarelo), mas com algumas cenas diferentes e uma inclinação política diferente. O foco político em azul é as relações pessoais, religião, prisões e sexo. Azul omite grande parte da consciência de classe e entrevistas de não-violência da primeira versão. Amarelo e azul são as cores da bandeira sueca.

O mesmo filme com os mesmos personagens, elenco e equipa que Sou Curiosa (amarelo), mas com algumas cenas diferentes e uma inclinação política diferente. O foco político em azul é as relações pessoais, religião, prisões e sexo. Azul omite grande parte da consciência de classe e entrevistas de não-violência da primeira versão. Amarelo e azul são as cores da bandeira sueca.

Stimulantia is a 1967 Swedish anthology film comprising eight episodes by eight different directors including Ingmar Bergman, Jörn Donner, Gustaf Molander and Vilgot Sjöman and starring among others Ingrid Bergman, Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Lars Ekborg and Inga Landgré.

Stimulantia is a 1967 Swedish anthology film comprising eight episodes by eight different directors including Ingmar Bergman, Jörn Donner, Gustaf Molander and Vilgot Sjöman and starring among others Ingrid Bergman, Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Lars Ekborg and Inga Landgré.

Stimulantia is a 1967 Swedish anthology film comprising eight episodes by eight different directors including Ingmar Bergman, Jörn Donner, Gustaf Molander and Vilgot Sjöman and starring among others Ingrid Bergman, Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Lars Ekborg and Inga Landgré.

I Am Curious (Yellow), foi um marco cinematográfico que ajudou a definir a emergente mudança no cinema sueco da década de 60, realizado por Vilgot Sjöman. Como a New Wave francesa, o filme usa jump cuts e a sua história não está estruturado de uma forma convencional tipo Hollywood. Além disso, contém elementos documentais, por exemplo, ele apresenta uma breve aparição do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, que é entrevistado por Sjöman sobre a sua opinião sobre a desobediência civil. A obra inclui inúmeras cenas de nudez e encenação sexual. Numa cena particularmente controversa, Lena (Lena Nyman), beija seu amante no pênis. Em 1969, o filme foi proibido na Commonwealth de Massachusetts, por ser considerado pornográfico. No entanto, após uma longa batalha judicial, o filme acabou por ser considerado aceitável, e tornou-se num êxito de bilheteira.

I Am Curious (Yellow), foi um marco cinematográfico que ajudou a definir a emergente mudança no cinema sueco da década de 60, realizado por Vilgot Sjöman. Como a New Wave francesa, o filme usa jump cuts e a sua história não está estruturado de uma forma convencional tipo Hollywood. Além disso, contém elementos documentais, por exemplo, ele apresenta uma breve aparição do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, que é entrevistado por Sjöman sobre a sua opinião sobre a desobediência civil. A obra inclui inúmeras cenas de nudez e encenação sexual. Numa cena particularmente controversa, Lena (Lena Nyman), beija seu amante no pênis. Em 1969, o filme foi proibido na Commonwealth de Massachusetts, por ser considerado pornográfico. No entanto, após uma longa batalha judicial, o filme acabou por ser considerado aceitável, e tornou-se num êxito de bilheteira.

I Am Curious (Yellow), foi um marco cinematográfico que ajudou a definir a emergente mudança no cinema sueco da década de 60, realizado por Vilgot Sjöman. Como a New Wave francesa, o filme usa jump cuts e a sua história não está estruturado de uma forma convencional tipo Hollywood. Além disso, contém elementos documentais, por exemplo, ele apresenta uma breve aparição do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, que é entrevistado por Sjöman sobre a sua opinião sobre a desobediência civil. A obra inclui inúmeras cenas de nudez e encenação sexual. Numa cena particularmente controversa, Lena (Lena Nyman), beija seu amante no pênis. Em 1969, o filme foi proibido na Commonwealth de Massachusetts, por ser considerado pornográfico. No entanto, após uma longa batalha judicial, o filme acabou por ser considerado aceitável, e tornou-se num êxito de bilheteira.

Sweden, 1782. Jacob, a young noble, somewhat wild and vehement, returns from his studies in France. After his absence, he returns home happy, but is even happier of meeting his beloved sister Charlotte again. However, she has been promised to the Baron Alsmeden, a man of great influence at court, and this fact will awake a feeling like jealousy in Jacob.

Sweden, 1782. Jacob, a young noble, somewhat wild and vehement, returns from his studies in France. After his absence, he returns home happy, but is even happier of meeting his beloved sister Charlotte again. However, she has been promised to the Baron Alsmeden, a man of great influence at court, and this fact will awake a feeling like jealousy in Jacob.

Edit is pleased that her mother agrees to let her buy a dress she loves, but which in fact is made for an adult woman.

Filmed during the first ever Guldbaggen awards it was edited and developed that night and shown for the first time to the guests at the after party.

A study in forgiveness as oppression and goodness as provocation. Six youth criminals are chosen to participate in a social experiment where they are assigned to live together in a rundown apartment in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. The six boys are being supervised by two forgiving and uneasy social workers. Their need to continue to commit petty crimes escalates out of boredom with the situation. One night they run into a young girl in trouble.

A study in forgiveness as oppression and goodness as provocation. Six youth criminals are chosen to participate in a social experiment where they are assigned to live together in a rundown apartment in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. The six boys are being supervised by two forgiving and uneasy social workers. Their need to continue to commit petty crimes escalates out of boredom with the situation. One night they run into a young girl in trouble.

"A testimony about her." Her being the actor and vocalist Monica Zetterlund. At 25 in the beginning of her career. Monica sings with a trio at a concert. Returns to her empty home in Stockholm. Relaxes in loneliness. Next morning. An interview with writer Vilgot Sjöman. Then off to recording at a studio with the Phillips Recording Orchestra, featuring Jan Johansson on piano. Later a concert at Nalen in Stockholm.

The year is 1961 and Ingmar Bergman is making a movie. While planted on the scene as apprentice to Bergman, Vilgot Sjöman (director, I Am Curious–Yellow, 1967), suggests to Swedish Television that they take the opportunity to record with the acclaimed director. In August, Sjöman and the television crew begin to capture what would become a comprehensive five-part documentary on the making of Winter Light, offering views of script development, set construction and lighting, rehearsals and editing, as well as intimate conversations with Bergman and members of his cast and crew. Footage from the film’s Swedish premiere delivers immediate audience reactions and the critics’ reviews the following day.

The year is 1961 and Ingmar Bergman is making a movie. While planted on the scene as apprentice to Bergman, Vilgot Sjöman (director, I Am Curious–Yellow, 1967), suggests to Swedish Television that they take the opportunity to record with the acclaimed director. In August, Sjöman and the television crew begin to capture what would become a comprehensive five-part documentary on the making of Winter Light, offering views of script development, set construction and lighting, rehearsals and editing, as well as intimate conversations with Bergman and members of his cast and crew. Footage from the film’s Swedish premiere delivers immediate audience reactions and the critics’ reviews the following day.

A young woman struggles with life, love and career. She is courted by a young man but is unwilling to enter into a relationship if it means limiting her freedom.

A young woman, living in a relationship, falls in love with a married man.

A young woman, living in a relationship, falls in love with a married man.

The school counselor Vanja believe neither in love, marriage or a woman's subservient role to the man. One day she meets the student Björn. Their romance is full of problems. Along comes a man from Vanjas past.

A teacher is so hard on his students that he faces a warning by the school principal. In order to at least improve the strained relationship with his own son, he turns to a priest for advice.