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Becoming Astrid

Unga Astrid (2018)

Drama, Historical | Sweden, Denmark

Director: Pernille Fischer Christensen

Where to watch

Streaming

01/11/2022

Rating: 7.1/10

User rating: 8/10
(2 votes)

SYNOPSIS

Biopic of Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, the author of numerous children's books and creator of Pippi Longstocking.

Actors

Writer: Kim Fupz Aakeson, Pernille Fischer Christensen

Producer: Anna Anthony, Matilda Appelin

RUNTIME: 123 min

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