1939
“For many of us, the war meant the beginning of freedom.”
Synopsis
When the war breaks out, Annika lives with her parents in Värmland, close to the border to Norway. Her cousin Harald is a dealer in the black market but has to escape from the police to Norway. Annika moves to Stockholm and gets a job as a waitress. She meets the happy-go-lucky Berit and together they have a wonderful time. She also meets a young man, Bengt, whom she marries. But almost immediately she discovers that her husband is different from the man who was courting her. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
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1939
Type: Clip • Published 2011-02-22
Top Cast
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Helene Egelund
Annika
Helena Bergström
Berit
Per Morberg
Bengt Hall
Ingvar Hirdwall
Annika's father
Anita Ekström
Annika's mother
Per Oscarsson
Isak
Per Grytt
Annika's brother
Johan Ulveson
Harald Persson
Stefan Larsson
Hans Zetterberg
Keve Hjelm
Alfred Hall
Anita Wall
Cecilia Hall
Willie Andréason
Gustaf Persson
Krister Henriksson
Rickard Zetterberg
Peter Haber
Polisassistent Wirén
Gunilla Larsson
Eliz Zetterberg
Gino Samil
Länsman
Jacob Nordenson
Tomas von Brömssen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Göran Carmback
- Screenplay & Story
- Brasse Brännström, Catti Edfeldt, Kjell Sundstedt, Waldemar Bergendahl
- Original Score
- Anders Berglund
- Original Title
- 1939
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 3h 13m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet, SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Göran Carmback
Brasse Brännström, Catti Edfeldt, Kjell Sundstedt, Waldemar Bergendahl
Anders Berglund
Jens Fischer
Susanne Linnman, Jan Persson
Waldemar Bergendahl
Department Leadership Roster
Göran Carmback
Director
Inger Pehrsson
Costume Design
Jimmy McGann
Production Design
Lasse Westfelt
Production Design
Susanne Linnman
Editor
Jan Persson
Editor
Jens Fischer
Director of Photography
Anders Berglund
Original Music Composer
Waldemar Bergendahl
Producer
Catti Edfeldt
Writer
Kjell Sundstedt
Writer
Waldemar Bergendahl
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1939
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What is 1939 about?
When the war breaks out, Annika lives with her parents in Värmland, close to the border to Norway. Her cousin Harald is a dealer in the black market but has to escape from the police to Norway. Annika moves to Stockholm and gets a job as a waitress. She meets the happy-go-lucky Berit and together they have a wonderful time. She also meets a young man, Bengt, whom she marries. But almost immediately she discovers that her husband is different from the man who was courting her. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Who directed 1939?
1939 was directed by Göran Carmback.
Who stars in 1939?
The principal cast of 1939 includes Helene Egelund, Helena Bergström, Per Morberg, Ingvar Hirdwall, Anita Ekström.
When was 1939 released and how long is it?
1939 was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 3h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for 1939?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1939 was composed by Anders Berglund.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 1939?
1939 holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).