My life as a dog = Mitt liv som hund
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[United States] : Criterion Collection, ©2003.
Format
DVD
Status
Port Angeles - Digital Video Disc
DVD MY_LIFE
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DVD MY_LIFE
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Sequim - Digital Video Disc
DVD MY_LIFE
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DVD MY_LIFE
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles - Digital Video Disc | DVD MY_LIFE | Shelving Cart |
| Sequim - Digital Video Disc | DVD MY_LIFE | Available |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Bereavement -- Drama.
Children -- Sweden -- Drama.
Comedy films.
Coming of age -- Drama.
Coming-of-age films.
Eccentrics and eccentricities -- Sweden -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Foreign films
Jönsson, Reidar, -- 1944-
Jönsson, Reidar, -- 1944- -- Film adaptations.
Separation (Psychology) -- Drama.
Working class families -- Sweden -- Drama.
Children -- Sweden -- Drama.
Comedy films.
Coming of age -- Drama.
Coming-of-age films.
Eccentrics and eccentricities -- Sweden -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Foreign films
Jönsson, Reidar, -- 1944-
Jönsson, Reidar, -- 1944- -- Film adaptations.
Separation (Psychology) -- Drama.
Working class families -- Sweden -- Drama.
More Details
Published
[United States] : Criterion Collection, ©2003.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert (18 cm)
Language
swe
UPC
037429173527
Notes
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1985.
General Note
Based on the novel by Reidar Jönsson.
General Note
"Janus Films."
General Note
Accompanying booklet contains commentary by Michael Atkinson and Kurt Vonnegut.
General Note
Special features include: "Shall we go to my or your place or each go home alone?" (1973), a 52 min. film by Lasse Hallström; an interview with Hallström; and theatrical trailer.
General Note
Special features: "Shall we go to my or your place or each go home alone?" (1973), a 52 min. filmy by Lasse Hallström ; new video interview with Hallström ; reflections on "My life as a dog" by Kurt Vonnegut, and an essay by film critic Michael Atkinson ; original theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematographer, Jörgen Persson ; editors, Christer Furubrand [and others] ; original music, Björn Isfält.
Participants/Performers
Anton Glanzelius, Tomas von Brömssen, Anki Liden, Melinda Kinnaman, Kicki Rundgren.
Description
Ingemar is a working-class 12-year old boy who is sent to live with his uncle after his mother falls ill. There, he takes refuge from his troubles with the help of the town's warmhearted eccentrics. A bittersweet evocation of the struggles and joys of childhood and the pains of coming-of-age.
System Details
DVD, widescreen format; aspect ratio, 1.66:1; Dolby digital mono.
Language
In Swedish with optional English subtitles.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA, 1988 (Best Foreign Language Film).