Så som i himmelen (2004)
Année de sortie: 2004
Alternative Title: Como en el cielo, A Vida no Paraíso, Като в рая, Som i himlen, Niin kuin taivaassa
Réalisateur: Kay Pollak
Writer: Anders Nyberg, Carin Pollak, Kay Pollak, Margaretha Pollak, Ola Olsson
Production & Genre
Producteur: Producer: Peter Possne, Gunnar Carlsson, Henrik Møller-Sørensen, Per-Erik Svensson, Anders Birkeland, Göran Lindström
Sociétés: GF Studios, Sonet Film, Filmpool Nord, SVT, K. Pollak Film, ASA Film Production
Budget: SEK 25,000,000 (estimated).
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Mots-clés
Mots-clés: underdog, dying and death, mentally disabled, individual, secret love, concert, heart attack, loss of loved one, suppressed past, pastor, village, sweden, conductor, choir, violent husband, church choir, choirmaster
Histoire
A renowned conductor, Erik Ericsson (Michael Nyqvist), abruptly leaves his successful international career to return to his rural Swedish hometown of Houset. He agrees to listen to the local church choir and subsequently becomes its new conductor. Under Eriksson's guidance, the choir begins to improve significantly, drawing both admiration from some villagers and resentment from others. The choir also attracts the attention of a young woman named Anna (Frida Hallgren), with whom Eriksson eventually falls in love. Throughout his time in Houset, Eriksson faces challenges and makes enemies due to his unconventional methods and uncompromising standards for the choir. Despite these obstacles, he remains committed to nurturing the choir's growth.
Résumé
Så som i himmelen is a heartwarming Swedish drama that explores themes of redemption, community, and the transformative power of music. Directed by Kay Pollak, the film follows the story of Erik Ericsson, an internationally acclaimed conductor who returns to his childhood village after mysteriously abandoning his career. The movie revolves around Eriksson's impact on the local church choir and the community of Houset, as he helps them achieve new heights while facing resistance from some townsfolk. Frida Hallgren plays Anna, a young woman who becomes involved with Eriksson and serves as a catalyst for his personal growth. The film is a celebration of the power of music to bring people together and inspire change.
