Skenbart: En film om tåg
- 2003
- 1h 40m
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6.9/10
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On a train in 1945 a train conductor is in charge of a motley bunch: a failed author who means well but creates chaos; a soldier who is actually on the wrong train; a doctor who wants to mur... Read allOn a train in 1945 a train conductor is in charge of a motley bunch: a failed author who means well but creates chaos; a soldier who is actually on the wrong train; a doctor who wants to murder his wife; a gay man who hates men; and two nuns with religious doubts.On a train in 1945 a train conductor is in charge of a motley bunch: a failed author who means well but creates chaos; a soldier who is actually on the wrong train; a doctor who wants to murder his wife; a gay man who hates men; and two nuns with religious doubts.
- Awards
- 4 wins & 2 nominations total
Hanna Ekman
- Young Nun
- (as Hanna Fred Ekman)
Andreas Nilsson
- Jultomten
- (as Andréas Nilsson)
Margreth Weivers
- Old Lady
- (as Margreth Weivers-Norström)
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- Writer
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An interesting comedy, taking place on a train from Stockholm to Berlin, December 1945. One can't help to feel sorry for the poor writer/critic who quits his job and jumps on the train to Berlin. His ambition is to make a difference, and to participate in building the new unified Europe after the war has ended.
I like the black and white format of the movie, as well as the closed scenery of a train in motion.
Robert Gustafsson makes a classic "Gustafsson-role" in this movie. If you're a fan of him, this movie is for you!
The philosopher Wittgenstein, through his saying "One can never assume that anything is what it seems to be", is referenced several times in the movie.
I like the black and white format of the movie, as well as the closed scenery of a train in motion.
Robert Gustafsson makes a classic "Gustafsson-role" in this movie. If you're a fan of him, this movie is for you!
The philosopher Wittgenstein, through his saying "One can never assume that anything is what it seems to be", is referenced several times in the movie.
In December 1945 a train leaves the central station of Stockholm for Berlin. There aren't much left when it arrives. Not of the train and not of some passengers.
This is a black comedy directed by Peter Dalle and acted like they used to act in the 40s and also photographed (in b/w) like they used to during that period. The actors must have had lots of fun making it. They aren't much of characters, like they weren't in the 40s, but the story is well narrated and everybody has timing.
A deadly black and deadly funny film. See it, if you didn't think the Swedes were capable of humour.
This is a black comedy directed by Peter Dalle and acted like they used to act in the 40s and also photographed (in b/w) like they used to during that period. The actors must have had lots of fun making it. They aren't much of characters, like they weren't in the 40s, but the story is well narrated and everybody has timing.
A deadly black and deadly funny film. See it, if you didn't think the Swedes were capable of humour.
First of all - I hardly ever watch Swedish movies, and this is actually the second time in my life I watch a Swedish movie on cinema! Therefor, I believe it's one of the best Swedish movies ever! The combination of thrill and humour is OUTSTANDING, and sometimes you don't even know if you should be terrified or just laugh! The plot is about this man, a writer who wants to go to Germany after World War II and help the Germans to start over. On the way to Germany, he is trying to help his friends on the train, which is however a bad idea. What a clumsy jerk! And poor Robert Gustafsson - the wounded soldier - always get in the way ... OUCH!!! But he still got his great mood. A positive guy. Robert Gustafsson have done some less great movies the last years or so, and this is really a relief. He is great in this movie. After all - this is one of the best Swedish movies ever, and Peter Dalle has made an excellent job! Congratulations!
Very funny film with some of the best swedish actors. It's all filmed in black and white with the true 40-ish feeling. Most of the film you are aboard a train headed for Berlin in 1945 among a mixture of characters from refugees to 2 gay guys and 2 nuns. I truly recommend this film if you like to laugh.
Outside Sweden you are not expected have seen this movie. Happy you. The cast includes several actors that are important part of modern the Swedish movie history. And still..
Seems like Peter Dalle only had a an idea lasting for about 20 minutes. Robert Gustafson is totally misused in this movie, trying to copy a younger Gösta Ekman. Ekman, by the way, is the only actor fulfilling the expectations.
Credit that can be given is for the photo, splendid idea using black and white. Music is OK.
But over-all it's a waste of god actors and the time of the audience.
Seems like Peter Dalle only had a an idea lasting for about 20 minutes. Robert Gustafson is totally misused in this movie, trying to copy a younger Gösta Ekman. Ekman, by the way, is the only actor fulfilling the expectations.
Credit that can be given is for the photo, splendid idea using black and white. Music is OK.
But over-all it's a waste of god actors and the time of the audience.
Did you know
- TriviaThe exterior scenes for the movie, while it's set in the winter of 1945, was filmed during mid-summer in Sweden.
- GoofsSet in December 1945, Gunnar writes a letter to his publisher Bonniers advising them not to accept Astrid Lindgren's first novel "Pippi Longstocking". Bonniers did in fact reject the script but in 1944. The novel was first published in November 1945 by a another publisher.
- ConnectionsReferences Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
- SoundtracksSolen lyser även på liten stuga
(uncredited)
Music by Kai Gullmar, lyrics by Gus Morris
Performed by Robert Gustafsson
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- Illusive Tracks
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- Restaurang Pelikan, Södermalm, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden(the restaurant at the central station)
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- Runtime
- 1h 40m(100 min)
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