Åke and His World
Åke och hans värld
“A tender and lively depiction of childhood which touches us all.”
Synopsis
Åke and his world is a long, lyrical study of a Swedish country doctor of the 1930s. Åke is the doctor's six-year-old son, from whose point of view the film is told. His best friend is Kalle Nubb. Åke is very frightened of the janitor Bergström as well as the lunatic Anne-Marie.
Top Cast
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Åke
Loa Falkman
Åke's father
Gunnel Fred
Åke's mother
Katja Blomquist
Åke's sister Aja
Ulla Sjöblom
Åke's grandmother
Suzanne Ernrup
Anne-Marie
Björn Gustafson
Bergström
Alexander Skarsgård
Kalle Nubb
Stellan Skarsgård
Ebenholtz
Allan Edwall
Principal Godeman
Ernst Günther
Reverend
Elisabeth Fahlén-Lee
Mrs. Godeman
Raymond Nederström
Kalle Nubb's father
Per Olof Eriksson
Uncle Olsson
Marianne Stjernqvist
Aunt Olsson
Lena Lindgren
The camphor woman
David Boati
Lill Jonke
Gunnar Bergström
Affe
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Edwall
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Edwall, Bertil Malmberg
- Original Score
- Thomas Lindahl
- Original Title
- Åke och hans värld
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Sandrews, Filmhuset, Scentext, Svenska Filminstitutet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Edwall
Allan Edwall, Bertil Malmberg
Thomas Lindahl
Jörgen Persson
Lars Hagström
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Edwall
Director
Allan Edwall
Writer
Lars Hagström
Editor
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Anna Asp
Production Design
Gertie Lindgren
Costume Design
Thomas Lindahl
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Åke and His World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Åke and His World about?
Åke and his world is a long, lyrical study of a Swedish country doctor of the 1930s. Åke is the doctor's six-year-old son, from whose point of view the film is told. His best friend is Kalle Nubb. Åke is very frightened of the janitor Bergström as well as the lunatic Anne-Marie.
Who directed Åke and His World?
Åke and His World was directed by Allan Edwall.
Who stars in Åke and His World?
The principal cast of Åke and His World includes Martin Lindström, Loa Falkman, Gunnel Fred, Katja Blomquist, Ulla Sjöblom.
When was Åke and His World released and how long is it?
Åke and His World was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Åke and His World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Åke and His World was composed by Thomas Lindahl.
Is Åke and His World based on a book or true story?
Åke and His World is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bertil Malmberg".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Åke and His World?
Åke and His World holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).