Elina - Som om jag inte fanns (2002)

In rural Sweden of the early 1950s, little Elina goes to school again after recovering from tuberculosis, the same illness that has killed her father a few years earlier. Elina's family ... See full summary »

Director:

Klaus Härö

Writers:

Kerstin Johansson i Backe (novel), Jimmy Karlsson (screenplay collaboration)

Stars:

Natalie Minnevik, Bibi Andersson, Marjaana Maijala

13 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Natalie Minnevik	...	Elina
Bibi Andersson	...	Tora Holm
Marjaana Maijala	...	Marta
Henrik Rafaelsen	...	Einar Björk
Tind Soneby	...	Irma
Björn Granath	...	Doctor
Jarl Lindblad	...	Veikko Niemi
Sara Arnia	...	Sara
Peter Rogers	...	Anton
Carolina Berggren	...	Anna
Amanda Andersson	...	Kerttu
Zorro Svärdendahl	...	Isak

Storyline

In rural Sweden of the early 1950s, little Elina goes to school again after recovering from tuberculosis, the same illness that has killed her father a few years earlier. Elina's family belongs to Finnish-speaking Finns frowned upon by a staunch schoolmistress who starts hounding Elina for questioning her authority. Elina's mother, sister, and a liberal young male teacher all try to mediate the ensuing battle of wills between Elina and Miss Holm. Elina finds consolation in wandering out on the dangerous marshlands to have imaginary conversations with her dead father.

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Plot Keywords:

sweden | teacher | 1950s | school | strong female lead | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Details

Country:

Sweden Finland

Language:

Swedish Finnish

Release Date:

31 January 2003 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Elina

Filming Locations:

Tällberg, Dalarnas län, Sweden

Box Office

Budget:

SEK 15,450,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmlance International AB,Filmpool Nord,Kinoproduction

Technical Specs

Runtime:

77 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

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%).

User Reviews

This film is about a young 10 year old girl who has lost her father. This is also about who difficult it can be to be a minority in a any country.

This a film that actually moved me.

First of all because it's a Finnish film. And also a good one=)

Second of all because it is about a minority in society.

It's quite interesting that today Swedish is a minority in Finland.. So if a film like this was done today it could be about an other minority.. many things have changed since the fifties..

One thing that really spoke to me was that the girl was so determined and brave to always do the right thing. I wish I had her courage!

It is a fantastic movie, worth seeing..For everybody who wants something to think about.

-Lotta