Nils Karlsson Pyssling
Synopsis
Based on the novel with the same name by Astrid Lindgren. Lonely little Bertil befriends the tiny Nils Karlsson-Däumling, who lives in a mouse hole under his bed and teaches him a magic spell to shrink down and share wondrous adventures in his secret world. Their idyllic fun, however, is threatened by the sinister rat Schofeline, forcing Bertil to summon all his newfound courage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Staffan Götestam
- Screenplay & Story
- Astrid Lindgren, Staffan Götestam
- Original Score
- Anders Berglund, Staffan Götestam
- Original Title
- Nils Karlsson Pyssling
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Astrid Lindgrens Värld, SF Studios, SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Staffan Götestam
Astrid Lindgren, Staffan Götestam
Anders Berglund, Staffan Götestam
Rolf Lindström
Nina Wedberg
Waldemar Bergendahl, Ingrid Dalunde
Department Leadership Roster
Anders Berglund
Original Music Composer
Niklas Ejve
Production Design
Eva Broms
Production Design
Staffan Götestam
Director
Staffan Götestam
Original Music Composer
Ingrid Dalunde
Producer
Nina Wedberg
Editor
Rolf Lindström
Director of Photography
Staffan Götestam
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nils Karlsson Pyssling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nils Karlsson Pyssling about?
Based on the novel with the same name by Astrid Lindgren. Lonely little Bertil befriends the tiny Nils Karlsson-Däumling, who lives in a mouse hole under his bed and teaches him a magic spell to shrink down and share wondrous adventures in his secret world. Their idyllic fun, however, is threatened by the sinister rat Schofeline, forcing Bertil to summon all his newfound courage.
Who directed Nils Karlsson Pyssling?
Nils Karlsson Pyssling was directed by Staffan Götestam.
Who stars in Nils Karlsson Pyssling?
The principal cast of Nils Karlsson Pyssling includes Oskar Löfkvist, Jonatan Lindoff, Britta Pettersson, Charlie Elvegård, Ulla Sallert.
When was Nils Karlsson Pyssling released and how long is it?
Nils Karlsson Pyssling was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Nils Karlsson Pyssling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nils Karlsson Pyssling was composed by Anders Berglund, Staffan Götestam.
Is Nils Karlsson Pyssling based on a book or true story?
Nils Karlsson Pyssling is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Astrid Lindgren".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nils Karlsson Pyssling?
Nils Karlsson Pyssling holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).