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Monica Z

  • 2013
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
4.5K
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Monica Z (2013)
BiographyDramaMusic

The world famous Swedish jazz singer, actress and icon Monica Zetterlund's life through stardom and hardship.The world famous Swedish jazz singer, actress and icon Monica Zetterlund's life through stardom and hardship.The world famous Swedish jazz singer, actress and icon Monica Zetterlund's life through stardom and hardship.

  • Director
    • Per Fly
  • Writers
    • Monica Zetterlund
    • Peter Birro
    • Per Fly
  • Stars
    • Edda Magnason
    • Sverrir Gudnason
    • Kjell Bergqvist
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    4.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Per Fly
    • Writers
      • Monica Zetterlund
      • Peter Birro
      • Per Fly
    • Stars
      • Edda Magnason
      • Sverrir Gudnason
      • Kjell Bergqvist
    • 6User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Edda Magnason
    Edda Magnason
    • Monica
    Sverrir Gudnason
    Sverrir Gudnason
    • Sture
    Kjell Bergqvist
    Kjell Bergqvist
    • Bengt
    Vera Vitali
    Vera Vitali
    • Marika
    Oskar Thunberg
    • Vilgot
    Johannes Wanselow
    • Beppe
    Nadja Christiansson
    • Eva-Lena
    David Hellenius
    David Hellenius
    • Skivbolagsdirektören
    Cecilia Ljung
    • Greta
    Fredrik Lindborg
    • Dompan
    Jörgen Thorsson
    Jörgen Thorsson
    • Tage
    Hanna Ullerstam
    Hanna Ullerstam
    • Kerstin
    Hedda Stiernstedt
    Hedda Stiernstedt
    • Lina
    Henrik Ståhl
    • Povel Ramel
    Anna Harling
    • Journalisten
    Jonas Hedlund
    • Mäklaren
    Frederik Nilsson
    • Läkaren
    Peter Nordahl
    • Dompans Orkester: Piano
    • Director
      • Per Fly
    • Writers
      • Monica Zetterlund
      • Peter Birro
      • Per Fly
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The variety show that Monica plays in the movie is a mixture of different varieties she did with Hasse Alfredsson and Tage Danielsson. The venue, China Teatern (The China Theatre) and the actor with the turban is a reference to Gula Hund (Yellow Dog) from 1964. The musicians with the red sport coats are from the 1976 variety Svea Hund and lastly the number Monica performs ("Vad en liten gumma kan gno", roughly translated "What a little [old] lady can work") is from "Glaset i Örat" (The Glass in the Ear) from 1973.
    • Goofs
      The movie is supposed to take place during the very first years of the 1960's. However, as Monica Z. and the band tour the country in a bus you can hear the Swedish pop group Tages performing "Ms MacBaren" from the loudspeakers. This song was actually not released until 1966.
    • Connections
      References Så tuktas kärleken (1955)
    • Soundtracks
      It Could Happen To You
      Music by Jimmy Van Heusen (as Van Heusen)

      Lyrics by Johnny Burke (as Burke)

      Sony/ATV EMI Music Publishing AB

      Performed by Edda Magnason (as Edda Magnasson)

    User reviews6

    Featured review
    6/10

    General information

    "Monica Z" is a 2013 Swedish biographical drama film directed by Per Fly, starring Edda Magnason in the lead role. The film tells the story of Swedish singer and actress Monica Zetterlund, who rose to fame in the 1960s and became one of the most beloved and influential artists in Swedish history.

    The film offers a vivid portrait of Monica Zetterlund's life, from her humble beginnings in rural Sweden to her triumphant career on stage and screen. The movie explores her turbulent personal life, her struggles with addiction, and her enduring legacy as an artist.

    Edda Magnason delivers a captivating performance as Monica Zetterlund, capturing both the vulnerability and the strength of this iconic figure. The film is beautifully shot and features a stunning soundtrack that pays tribute to Monica Zetterlund's signature style.

    Overall, "Monica Z" is a poignant and inspiring film that celebrates the life and legacy of one of Sweden's greatest cultural icons. It's a must-see for fans of Monica Zetterlund's music and for anyone who appreciates powerful biographical dramas.
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    • Release date
      • September 13, 2013 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • Sweden
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Swedish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Waltz for Monica
    • Filming locations
      • Film i Väst, Nohab Industrial Estate, Trollhättan, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • StellaNova Film
      • Film i Väst
      • Svensk Filmindustri (SF)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,004,094
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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