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Becoming Astrid

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Depicting the early years of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, the world's third most-translated children's writer, credited for more than 100 books, including "Pippi Longstocking," "Emil of Lönneberga," and "The Six Bullerby Children."
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Becoming Astrid pays tribute to a beloved character's creator with a biopic that proves the story behind the scenes is just as timelessly engaging.

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Josh Kupecki Austin Chronicle Becoming Astrid's saving grace is Alba August. She is in almost every frame of this film, and gives life to what, on paper, amounts to a Lifetime channel biopic. Rated: 2.5/5 Dec 6, 2018 Full Review Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune Throughout "Becoming Astrid," August acquits herself brilliantly; the woman we come to know is a tangle of impulses and qualities, and feels vibrantly alive. Rated: 3.5/4 Dec 6, 2018 Full Review Barbara VanDenburgh Arizona Republic Though "Becoming Astrid" is unflinching in its depictions of Astrid's pain, it does not wallow. A shallower story would be rife with villains, but there are none here. Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 29, 2018 Full Review Alberto Bermejo El Mundo (Spain) The director is able to show the adolescence of the author as an antecedent of what her work would be. [Full Review in Spanish Rated: 3/5 Apr 2, 2019 Full Review Javier Ocaña El Pais (Spain) Feminist without thick strokes or without fuss in the staging, the film sets its sights on the fixity and the loss of a passionate character. [Full Review in Spanish] Mar 29, 2019 Full Review Irene Crespo Cinemanía (Spain) A modern, emotional, tender and courageous story. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Mar 25, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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richard c Interesting look into Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren's maybe most influential part of her life. Terrific performance by Alba August playing Astrid. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Wonderful movie with great performances. Really interesting to learn about Astrid's life and the hardships she faced. It was bittersweet in that it was hard to see her strained relationships and how they affected her. I was a little disappointed that it didn't touch on how she became a writer, but I think that was intended. The lead actress was wonderful. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Perfectly competent biopic, well judged tone and charming performance. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/11/19 Full Review Audience Member Mycket vacker film som får mig nu, som vuxen att känna mig närmare Astrid. Även fast jag först va besviken över hur liten bit av hennes liv filmen tog sig an, så gillar jag den. Jag vill bara veta mer och komma den människa jag kände mig nära som barn även nära nu som vuxen Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Beth S The soundtrack, the story, and the acting were beautiful and complex, compelling and understated. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/19 Full Review Audience Member Superb film about what shaped the young girl - Astrid, to become the beloved children's books writer - Astrid Lwindgren. Superbly written and directed. Awesome acting by Alba August in the main role. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Pernille Fischer Christensen

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Alba August

Astrid

Maria Bonnevie

Hanna

Trine Dyrholm

Marie

Magnus Krepper

Samuel

Henrik Rafaelsen

Blomberg

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Synopsis Depicting the early years of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, the world's third most-translated children's writer, credited for more than 100 books, including "Pippi Longstocking," "Emil of Lönneberga," and "The Six Bullerby Children."
Director
Pernille Fischer Christensen
Producer
Anna Anthony, Lars Lindström, Maria Dahlin
Screenwriter
Pernille Fischer Christensen, Kim Fupz Aakeson
Distributor
Music Box Films
Production Co
DCM Productions, Avanti Film, Nordisk Film Production [dk], Film i Väst
Genre
Biography, History, Drama
Original Language
Swedish
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 23, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 19, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$118.5K
Runtime
2h 3m
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