Elvíra Madiganov

Elvíra Madiganov

86 minutes
1967
Sweden Drama / Historic / Romantic

Hedvig Jensen is a famous rope-walker and is known to her public as Elvira Madigan. She meets Lieutenant Sixten Sparre, a Swedish officer who is married and has two children. They both decide to run away, but since Sixten deserted the army, he cannot find any job and the couple encounters many hardships. While on the run, Sixten meets a friend who tries to convince him to come back to his country and family.

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About show

1967
Sweden Drama / Historic / Romantic

Hedvig Jensen is a famous rope-walker and is known to her public as Elvira Madigan. She meets Lieutenant Sixten Sparre, a Swedish officer who is married and has two children. They both decide to run away, but since Sixten deserted the army, he cannot find any job and the couple encounters many hardships. While on the run, Sixten meets a friend who tries to convince him to come back to his country and family.

Creators

Bo Widerberg

Cast

Thommy Berggren, Pia Degermark, Lennart Malmer, Cleo Jensen

Awards

Won Nominated
Award
1968
Zlatý glóbus
Best Foreign-Language Film, Most Promising Newcomer - Female
Award
1967
Cannes IFF
Best Actress
Award
1969
BAFTA
Best Cinematography, Most Promising Newcomer