Lars-Erik Berenett Movies
- 1994
This artistically produced Swedish philosophical drama, filmed in black-and-white, is adapted from Strindberg's 1902 play. Using a combination of Biblical reference, classic mythology, and poetry it depicts God's daughter as she reflects upon the state of humanity. Agnes descends from Heaven to survey earthbound mortals about the cause of their pain and sadness. Initially, Agnes is carefree, but she cannot remain unaffected by the surrounding tragedy and becomes more serious. She ends up marrying an impoverished and dour lawyer. They dwell in a claustrophobic cellar with their new baby. The feature film at the local cinema stars Victoria. A frequent movie-goer tells Agnes of his love for the beautiful actress Victoria. He soon gets to meet her. Agnes then meets a dark poet who warns her that if she continues to wade in the morass of human existence the effects upon her may be permanent. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ingvild Holm, Bjorn Willberg Andersen, (more)
- 1994
In this alternately humorous and tragic semi-autobiographical film, director Stellan Olsson reminisces upon his childhood. After a long absence, Man, who represents Olsson, returns to his home town Svalov. As he walks the familiar streets taking photographs the old times return in a series of flashbacks which chronicle his budding sexuality, his friendships, and his thoughts on the adult world. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lars-Erik Berenett, Christian Gortz, (more)
- 1987
In this children's adventure story, based on a beloved novel by Sigfrid Siwertz, three youngsters steal a small boat to play on Lake Malarn and soon capsize it. Later, they steal a larger boat and quickly discover that the lake is much larger than they had imagined. They learn about issues of survival and friendship, and a great deal of mysterious stuff happens while the adults in their world search frantically for them. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kristian Almgren
- 1972
- R
Diana Sands stars in the provocative romantic drama Georgia, Georgia. While performing in Sweden, black singer Georgia (Diana Sands) falls in love with white photographer Michael Winters (Dirk Benedict). The issue of miscegenation weighs heavily upon the proceedings, though it is Georgia's black travelling companion Alberta (Minnie Gentry), rather than Michael's white friends, who is most upset by the interracial relationship. Alberta despises all whites with a vengeance, and it is her hatred that formulates the film's explosive climax. Scripted by Maya Angelou, Georgia, Georgia can't help but seem dated when shown today; its principal virtues are Diana Sands' performance and Andreas Ballas' cinematography. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
