Made in Sweden (film) explained

Made in Sweden
Director:	Johan Bergenstråhle
Producer:	Bengt Forslund
Starring:	Lena Granhagen
Cinematography:	Gunnar Fischer
Country:	Sweden
Language:	Swedish

Made in Sweden is a 1969 Swedish drama film directed by Johan Bergenstråhle. It was entered into the 19th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won a Silver Bear award.^[1]

Cast

• Lena Granhagen – Kristina
• Per Myrberg – Jörgen Stenberg
• Max von Sydow – Magnus Rud
• Karl-Birger Blomdahl – Olof Myhre
• Börje Ahlstedt – Jesper Rud
• Ingvar Kjellson – Niklas Hedström
• Fred Hjelm – Jonas Myhre
• Lars Amble – Martin
• Toivo Pawlo – Man at Solvalla
• Olof Bergström – Grönroos
• Gunnar Arvidson – Editor at newspaper
• Achit Unhanandana – Monk in Bangkok

Plot

Joergen is the Swedish journalist who uncovers a gun-running operation on the borders of Vietnam. The trail leads to a financial group of wealthy industrialists led by Magnus Rud. He refuses to bury the story, leading to trouble for the idealistic reporter and his girlfriend Christine in this political drama about the war machine and freedom of the press.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Berlinale 1969: Prize Winners . 7 March 2010 . berlinale.de.