Becoming Astrid (2018)

  • NR
  • 11/23/2018 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 2h 3m

Be the author of your own story.

Overview

When Astrid Lindgren was very young something happened that affected her profoundly, and this combination of both miracle and calamity came to shape her entire life. It was an event that transformed her into one of the most inspiring women of our age and the storyteller a whole world would come to love. This is the story of when a young Astrid, despite the expectations of her time and religious upbringing, decided to break free from society's norms and follow her heart.

Pernille Fischer Christensen

Writer, Director

Kim Fupz Aakeson

Writer

Cast

Alba August's headshot

Alba August

Astrid Lindgren
Maria Bonnevie's headshot

Maria Bonnevie

Hanna
Trine Dyrholm's headshot

Trine Dyrholm

Marie
Henrik Rafaelsen's headshot

Henrik Rafaelsen

Blomberg
Magnus Krepper's headshot

Magnus Krepper

Samuel
Björn Gustafsson's headshot

Björn Gustafsson

Sture
Marius Damslev's headshot

Marius Damslev

Lasse
Willy Ramnek Petri's headshot

Willy Ramnek Petri

Gunnar

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