Description |
1 videodisc (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
Series |
Criterion Collection ; 178 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 178.
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Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1985. |
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Based on the novel by Reidar Jönsson. |
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Special features: Shall we go to my or your place or each go home alone? (1973), a 52 min. film 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. |
Credits |
Cinematographer, Jörgen Persson ; editors, Christer Furubrand ... [et al.] ; original music, Björn Isfält. |
Cast |
Anton Glanzelius, Tomas von Brömssen, Anki Liden, Melinda Kinnaman, Kicki Rundgren. |
Summary |
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. |
Audience |
Not rated. |
System Details |
DVD; widescreen 1.66:1) presentation; Dolby digital mono. |
Awards |
Golden Globes, USA, 1988 (Best Foreign Language Film). |
Language |
Swedish dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Working class families -- Drama.
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Children -- Sweden -- Drama.
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Bildungsromans.
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Eccentrics and eccentricities -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Added Author |
Hallström, Lasse.
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Jönsson, Reidar, 1944-
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Glanzélius, Anton, 1975-
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Brömssen, Tomas von, 1943-
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Lidén, Anki.
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Kinnaman, Melinda, 1972-
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Rundgren, Kicki.
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Jönsson, Reidar, 1944-
Mitt liv som hund.
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Janus Films.
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Svensk filmindustri.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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Note |
Title on container: My life as a dog |
Standard No. |
037429173527 |
ISBN |
0780026217 |
Music No. |
MYL010 Criterion Collection |
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