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Elina: As If I Wasn't There

Original title: Elina - Som om jag inte fanns
  • 20022002
  • 1h 17m
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7.0/10
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Elina: As If I Wasn't There (2002)
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Elina is sinking in the quicksand and she is going under and she got the white thing on her hair.Elina is sinking in the quicksand and she is going under and she got the white thing on her hair.Elina is sinking in the quicksand and she is going under and she got the white thing on her hair.
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  • Director
    • Klaus Härö
  • Writers
    • Kerstin Johansson i Backe(novel "Som om jag inte fanns")
    • Jimmy Karlsson(screenplay collaboration)
    • Kjell Sundstedt
  • Stars
    • Natalie Minnevik
    • Bibi Andersson
    • Marjaana Maijala
  • Director
    • Klaus Härö
  • Writers
    • Kerstin Johansson i Backe(novel "Som om jag inte fanns")
    • Jimmy Karlsson(screenplay collaboration)
    • Kjell Sundstedt
  • Stars
    • Natalie Minnevik
    • Bibi Andersson
    • Marjaana Maijala
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 13User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 3 nominations

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    Natalie Minnevik
    Natalie Minnevik
    • Elina
    Bibi Andersson
    Bibi Andersson
    • Tora Holm
    Marjaana Maijala
    Marjaana Maijala
    • Marta
    Henrik Rafaelsen
    Henrik Rafaelsen
    • Einar Björk
    Tind Soneby
    • Irma
    Björn Granath
    Björn Granath
    • Doctor
    Jarl Lindblad
    • Veikko Niemi
    Sara Arnia
    • Sara
    Peter Rogers
    • Anton
    Carolina Berggren
    • Anna
    Amanda Andersson
    • Kerttu
    Zorro Svärdendahl
    • Isak
    • Director
      • Klaus Härö
    • Writers
      • Kerstin Johansson i Backe(novel "Som om jag inte fanns")
      • Jimmy Karlsson(screenplay collaboration)
      • Kjell Sundstedt
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    • Trivia
      The film was chosen as the Finnish candidate for the foreign Oscar award, but it was unable to compete for the Finnish Jussi awards, because it was determined to be more Swedish than Finnish film (52% vs. 48%).

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    The film Elina - Som om jag inte fanns
    The film Elina - Som om jag inte fanns is set in the early 1950 when poverty was common in rural northern Sweden. A young girl named Elina who had recovered from tuberculosis wandered to the moor everyday where she spoke to her dead father, because unlike her indifferent teacher Ms. Holm, he might be the only "person" that would listen to young Elina….

    Elina - Som om jag inte fanns is a Sweden- Finnish film. The story of the film is universal, although it sets in the area on the Swedish side of border between Finland and Sweden. Except for the lack of ornamentation, it is a sweet story focusing on dimensions of people. This film treats children's world of mind in a much careful and understanding way. Elina is a gentle, innocent character who is a isolated from others and the society. The acting is quite convincing and the story thought provoking. Overall, I highly recommend this film to people who care about childrent's worlds.
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    • Jun 5, 2006

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 2003 (Sweden)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • Finland
    • Languages
      • Swedish
      • Finnish
    • Also known as
      • As If I Didn't Exist
    • Filming locations
      • Tällberg, Dalarnas län, Sweden(location)
    • Production companies
      • Filmlance International AB
      • Filmpool Nord
      • Kinoproduction
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    • Budget
      • SEK 15,450,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $320,776
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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