Becoming Astrid

Year: 2019
Description: Cast includes Alba August, Maria Bonnevie, Trine Dyrholm, Björn Gustafsson, Magnus Krepper, and Henrik Rafaelsen.
Dramatization of the early life of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren (played by Alba August), best known for creating Pippi Longstocking, who interned for a newspaper publisher when she was 16, became pregnant during their affair, and chose to raise her son alone.
Director: Christensen, Pernille Fischer
Writer: Aakeson, Kim Fupz; Christensen, Pernille Fischer
Producer: Anthony, Anna; Dahlin, Maria; Lindström, Lars G.
Cinematographer: Hansen, Erik Molberg
Editor: Leick, Kasper; Mossberg, Åsa
Production Team: Nordisk Film Production, Avanti Film, and Music Box Films
Genre: Feature Film
Drama
Language: Danish and Swedish with English subtitles
Other Title: Unga Astrid
Media Format: 1 DVD (123 min.) or 1 streaming video (123 min.)
Type: Color
Original Release Date: 2018
Updated: 05-30-2023

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