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Inspired by the famous Johan Lindstrom Saxon ballad, this Swedish film involves circus performer Elvira Madigan (Pia Degermark) and army officer Sixten Sparre (Thommy Berggren). Sparre breaks loose of the oppressive atmosphere of both the military and his tradition-bound family to conduct a passionate affair with Elvira. Aware .. Read more
| Starring | Pia Degermark, Thommy Berggren |
|---|---|
| Director | Bo Widerberg |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, World Cinema |
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Inspired by the famous Johan Lindstrom Saxon ballad, this Swedish film involves circus performer Elvira Madigan (Pia Degermark) and army officer Sixten Sparre (Thommy Berggren). Sparre breaks loose of the oppressive atmosphere of both the military and his tradition-bound family to conduct a passionate affair with Elvira. Aware only of one another's presence, the lovers refuse to recognize that they have stepped irreversibly on the road to tragedy.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
| Starring | Pia Degermark, Thommy Berggren |
|---|---|
| Director | Bo Widerberg |
| Studio | ARROW FILMS |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 25 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, World Cinema |
| Language | DVD: Swedish, Danish |
| Released | Production year: 1967 To Rent: DVD: 06 Jun 2005 |
A simple Victorian romantic idyll, based on a true incident; a director's and photographer's piece which entrances the eyes and ears while starving the mind.
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Elvira Madigan
Rented it initially because I was interested in the music and wanted to know what the film was about. Unexpected ending but was tastefully done.
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Pure romance
Saw this first many years ago and wondered if I would still like it. I do, and the music is wonderful.
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Romantic
My husband first saw this film in Philadelphia before coming back to London to marry me in 1968. We had a picnic with wine, cheese and bread just like the film... read more »
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Love and death
Poignant and tragic ending. The scenerywas lovely and it reflected the mood of the lovers from bright and sunny to dark and moody. The beginning was blissful ... read more »