We are the Swedish Film Program at the Swedish American Museum in the lovely Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. We aim to show the best of contemporary Swedish cinema in a fun environment with great people. All movies are in Swedish with English Subtitles projected from DVD onto a 11' screen. Be sure to come early and stay after to talk movies or anything else over refreshments and popcorn!
- Hästmannen
- Sweden, 2006 / 82 min.
- Directed by Peter Gerdehad and Tell Johansson
- In Swedish (w/ English Subtitles)
- SUNDAY LATE MATINEE
- OCTOBER 26TH 2008
- SHOW UP 5:30ISH
- SHOWTIME 6PM
The film “Hästmannen” (Nov. 2006 - Swe) is a documentary by Peter Gerdehad and Tell Johansson. It’s about a farmer whose refusal to accept modern technology in favor of doing things traditionally has become both an inspiration and a sensation in Sweden. It is a rare honest showcase of both the determination and will of man. It captures a spirit few films can achieve and has received rave reviews both in and out of Sweden. And there is something so distinctly Swedish in Hästmannen’s way of life that it is truly inspirational to many who see it. It really is an incredible movie (ask around).
We ask for a $5 donation at the door ($3 for museum members). There will be a drinks and popcorn available before and during the show. And feel free to make an evening of it by doing dinner afterwards at one of the many highly-praised restaurants avialable in the Andersonville neighborhood! ;)
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