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105m
NOR26: Being Bo Widerberg
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Synopsis
Australian premiere
I huvudet på Bo
Directed by Jon Asp and Mattias Nohrborg, Being Bo Widerberg tells the story of the acclaimed and eccentric director Bo Widerberg, who, in the shadow of Ingmar Bergman, became Sweden’s most influential filmmaker.
It chronicles Widerberg from his beginnings as an aspiring author and a harsh critic in working class Malmö during the progressive early 1960s, to his prime as a celebrated film auteur in Stockholm, leading to international adventures in Cannes and New York. With his early, self-inspired works The Baby Carriage (1963) and Raven’s End (1963), Widerberg established himself as a vital and pioneering force in Swedish cinema.
Through clips of Widerberg’s films, archival and behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews with collaborators and family, this fascinating documentary illustrates why he was revered as an artist, while also exploring the personal consequences of Widerberg's passionate pursuit of life and his career.
A thought-provoking work that brings to life the complex memory of a remarkable filmmaker, highlighting significant moments of Swedish film history and shedding light on his incredible artistic legacy.
Festivals & Awards
NOMINEE - Golden Eye, Cannes Film Festival 2025
NOMINEE - Best Documentary, Guldbagge Awards 2026
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Glasgow Film Festival 2026
2025 | Sweden
Swedish, French with English subtitles
Opening Date
Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026
Rating
CTC
Length
105m
Reviews
Even those who already appreciate his work will find much to enjoy in this honest study of an exceptional artist and flawed human being
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