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ALL THINGS FAIR

Sweden, 1995
Written and Directed by Bo Widerberg
Starring Johan Widerberg, Marika Lagercrantz, Tomas von Brömssen
WINNER Berlin International Film Festival – Special Jury Prize, 1995
Approx. 130 min. 35mm. 


In his final film, the achingly romantic drama ALL THINGS FAIR, Widerberg’s 20-year-old son Johan stars as a 15-year-old student who lusts for his teacher, Viola, who is trapped in a tortuous marriage.

35mm print courtesy Swedish Film Institute.

Reviews

“Overflows with ideas, characters, and subplots... A highly likeable film. Whereas many pics about passion lack that very quality, Widerberg’s has a constant sense of sexuality and sensuality.”
– Gunnar Rehlin, Variety

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