Horungen (2016)

A 58 minute hand-painted documentary about Hervor Wester's childhood growing up with an unmarried mother in a cruel and undemocratic Sweden 100 years ago.

Director:

Knutte Wester

Storyline

In 1909, in an undemocratic Sweden, a bastard child is born and given the name of Hervor. Her mother is unmarried, due to which she is called a "whore" and driven away from her home. Hervor grows up at shelters and orphanages, unwanted, rejected by society. As an adult she spends her life struggling for social justice. In old age she tells us her unique story. Director Knutte Wester brings his grandmother's memories to life through hand-painted animated images and has us witness someone being rejected in order to unite others. A story that too often still repeat itself.

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Taglines:

A hand-painted documentary about Hervor Wester's childhood growing up with an unmarried mother in a cruel and undemocratic Sweden 100 years ago.

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Genres:

Documentary | Animation

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official home page

Country:

Sweden Norway

Language:

Swedish

Release Date:

24 February 2017 (Sweden)

Box Office

Budget:

SEK1,800,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bautafilm, Pomor Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

58 min

Color:

Color

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