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Call Girl

  • 20122012
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Pernilla August, Simon J. Berger, Ruth Vega Fernandez, Josefin Asplund, and Sofia Karemyr in Call Girl (2012)
  • Drama
  • Thriller
A young girl is recruited from the bottom rung of society into a ruthless world where power can get you anything.A young girl is recruited from the bottom rung of society into a ruthless world where power can get you anything.A young girl is recruited from the bottom rung of society into a ruthless world where power can get you anything.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
4.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mikael Marcimain
  • Writer
    • Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten
  • Stars
    • Sofia Karemyr
    • Simon J. Berger
    • Josefin Asplund
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mikael Marcimain
  • Writer
    • Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten
  • Stars
    • Sofia Karemyr
    • Simon J. Berger
    • Josefin Asplund
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 13 nominations

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    Pernilla August and Sofia Karemyr in Call Girl (2012)
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    Magnus Krepper in Call Girl (2012)

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    Sofia Karemyr
    Sofia Karemyr
    • Irisas Iris
    Simon J. Berger
    Simon J. Berger
    • Johnas John
    Josefin Asplund
    Josefin Asplund
    • Sonjaas Sonja
    Pernilla August
    Pernilla August
    • Dagmar Glansas Dagmar Glans
    Anders Beckman
    • Royas Roy
    Sven Nordin
    • Glennas Glenn
    David Dencik
    David Dencik
    • Aspenas Aspen
    Hanna Ullerstam
    Hanna Ullerstam
    • Monaas Mona
    Sverrir Gudnason
    Sverrir Gudnason
    • Kristeras Krister
    Maria Alm Norell
    Maria Alm Norell
    • Iris mamma Gunnelas Iris mamma Gunnel
    Lena B. Eriksson
    • Socialsekreterare Brittas Socialsekreterare Britt
    Jade Viljamaa
    • Minnaas Minna
    Julia Lindblom
    • Marias Mari
    Eddie Hultén
    • Davidas David
    Tobias Ekelund
    • Moppekillen Tompaas Moppekillen Tompa
    Max Nilén
    • Moppekillen Svanteas Moppekillen Svante
    Sven Ahlström
    • Programledare Stig Hallas Programledare Stig Hall
    Andreas Kundler
    • Stövelknektenas Stövelknekten
    • Director
      • Mikael Marcimain
    • Writer
      • Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This story is based on actual events. Only the names, locations, and some events have been changed. In the movie Pernilla August plays madam Dagmar Glans, in real life her name was Doris Hopp. Claes Ljungmark plays the minister of justice, in real life Lennart Geijer. David Dencik plays Aspen Thorin, in real life information officer Ebbe Carlsson. Magnus Krepper plays the prime minister, based on real life Olof Palme. Claes-Göran Turesson plays the chief of police, based on real life Carl Persson.
    • Goofs
      Many reel-to-reel tape recorders visible in the film - set in 1976 - are Revox PR99s, easily identifiable by there digital counters, a model that was not introduced until 1982.
    • Quotes

      Kurt Nygren: Thought you were the press officer, not a police officer.

      Aspen: Well... that thing with the ladies will have to be put under wraps. You, of all people, know what can happen when a situation gets sticky.

    • Crazy credits
      The title doesn't appear until after about 10 minutes, in the first scene with Dagmar Glans.
    • Connections
      References Kvällsöppet (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      Call Girl Intro
      Written and Performed by Mattias Bärjed

      Courtesy of Razzia / Family Tree Music AB

    User reviews18

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Beautiful and provocative
    'Call Girl' premiered in the UK yesterday at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and earnt its inclusion with a clever narrative, great casting and an outstanding performance from Pernilla August.

    August's portrayal of Dagmar Glans, or the real-life Doris Hope, was remarkably accomplished. Her interactions with the girls, police and politicians of 70's Sweden were entirely convincing. She is at once powerful and repulsive and cannot be ignored.

    The film provides social and political context through multiple narratives that allow the audience to glimpse the story from the point of view of the girls, their guardians, Glans, the secret service and the politicians in equal measure.

    The clever casting of a wide array of politicians allows the film to show both an intimate and distant side to their world. They are effectively juxtaposed with the girls that they use and, through this, come across to the audience as powerful, feared but flawed characters.

    The soundtrack and wardrobe are also worthy of a positive mention.

    For me 'Call Girl' is less enjoyable due to some exaggerated acting and plot jumps.

    The representation of Simon J Berger's policeman 'hero' is exaggerated. His actions are enough for the audience to understand his noble intentions and his abrasive style. There is no need for the added swagger, the punch and the rock-star dress-sense that is bolted-on to this character.

    The change which comes about in the friendship between Iris and Sonja is acted out unconvincingly by Sofia Karemyr and Josefin Asplund.

    Also, the sequence at the beginning of the film which shows the press officer in Sandberg's office might confuse viewers. Instead the action could cut directly from the introductory TV interview to Iris and her mother.

    This film taught and engaged me and I would highly recommend it. If you enjoyed this movie you may also like 'Shame' (2011).
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 2012 (Sweden)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • Norway
      • Finland
      • Ireland
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • Swedish
      • English
      • Polish
    • Also known as
      • Kol-gerla
    • Filming locations
      • Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • Garagefilm International
      • Friland
      • Newgrange Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €4,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,922,273
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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