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The Glassblower's Children

Original title: Glasblåsarns barn
  • 19981998
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.3K
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The Glassblower's Children (1998)
  • Drama
  • Family
Based on the novel by Maria Gripe, this is the story of two children, Klas and Klara, growing up in the poor Swedish countryside of the mid-19th century. Their father Albert is a glass-blowe... Read allBased on the novel by Maria Gripe, this is the story of two children, Klas and Klara, growing up in the poor Swedish countryside of the mid-19th century. Their father Albert is a glass-blower, famous for his beautiful vases, but still unable to earn enough money for his wife Sofi... Read allBased on the novel by Maria Gripe, this is the story of two children, Klas and Klara, growing up in the poor Swedish countryside of the mid-19th century. Their father Albert is a glass-blower, famous for his beautiful vases, but still unable to earn enough money for his wife Sofia and the children. At a spring fair a distinguished gentleman arrives and buys all of Alb... Read all
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1.3K
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  • Director
    • Anders Grönros
  • Writers
    • Maria Gripe(novel)
    • Anders Grönros
    • Arthur Johansen(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Lena Granhagen
    • Stellan Skarsgård
    • Pernilla August
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  • Director
    • Anders Grönros
  • Writers
    • Maria Gripe(novel)
    • Anders Grönros
    • Arthur Johansen(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Lena Granhagen
    • Stellan Skarsgård
    • Pernilla August
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    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations

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    Lena Granhagen
    Lena Granhagen
    • Flaxa Mildväderas Flaxa Mildväder
    Stellan Skarsgård
    Stellan Skarsgård
    • Albertas Albert
    Pernilla August
    Pernilla August
    • Sofiaas Sofia
    Oliver P. Peldius
    • Klasas Klas
    Jasmine Heikura
    • Klaraas Klara
    Elin Klinga
    • The Empressas The Empress
    Thommy Berggren
    Thommy Berggren
    • The Emperoras The Emperor
    Ann-Cathrin Palme
    • Nanaas Nana
    Måns Westfelt
    • Kuskenas Kusken
    Ewa Fröling
    Ewa Fröling
    • Nanaas Nana
    • (voice)
    Johan Ulveson
    Johan Ulveson
    • Klokaas Kloka
    • (voice)
    Helge Jordal
    • Glasförsäljarenas Glasförsäljaren
    Margreth Weivers
    Margreth Weivers
    • Dockförsäljerskanas Dockförsäljerskan
    Martin Lange
    • Betjäntas Betjänt
    Peter Nystedt
    • Betjäntas Betjänt
    Tord Andersén
    • Ringförsäljarenas Ringförsäljaren
    Christian Birkeland
    • Grindpojkeas Grindpojke
    Adam Grönros
    • Grindpojkeas Grindpojke
    • Director
      • Anders Grönros
    • Writers
      • Maria Gripe(novel)
      • Anders Grönros
      • Arthur Johansen(teleplay)
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    A fairy-tale for adults
    A bizarre, confusing fairy-tale not really intended for children, "Glasblåsarns Barn" is the kind of film one would wish they could send as an Oscar candidate for best foreign film. It is odd, mysterious and strange - very strange, with characters that defy the imagination: a ruler who can't say "thank you", an enormous, disgusting and evil nanny and a witch take part in this story, set in rural Sweden sometime in the 19th century. Two children are kidnapped by the ruler of a nearby castle, where all memories are lost, just to satisfy his spoiled, self-satisfied but troubled lover and wife. Rebellious and confused, the children are a strain on everyone, and finally a tyrannous nanny is sent for to look after them. Meanwhile, the devastated parents are at a loss for what to do, and seek the help of a witch-like neighbor.

    This is craftsmanship - a one-of-a-kind movie with a sense of wonder and mystery. Very moody and heavily symbolic, the fairy tale is brought to lífe by brilliant acting, beautiful camera work and a fascinating story. The actors, Stellan Skarsgård, Pernilla August, Elin Klinga and Ewa Fröling among others, are of the Swedish elite and do their very best in this film. It is sometimes very funny but generally pretty ominous and frightening. Great work.
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    • Jan 15, 2001

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    • Release date
      • February 27, 1998 (Sweden)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • Norway
      • Denmark
    • Language
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Glasblåsarns barn
    • Filming locations
      • Svensk Filmindustri, Filmstaden, Råsunda, Stockholms län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • Audiovisuellt Produksjonsfond
      • Birkeland Film Company
      • Eurimages
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    • Budget
      • SEK 28,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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