Kejsaren
Originally released in 1979. Kejsaren is a drama film. directed by Jösta Hagelbäck.
Starring Anders Åberg, Gerissa Jalander, and Bo Lindström
Synopsis
Before World War II, Swedish workers had to deal with low wages, scarce work, and the extensive importation of foreign labor, particularly for the purpose of breaking strikes. This did not make foreigners of any stripe very popular, and those from "guest worker" countries were particularly disliked. In this film, set in 1938, a half-Polish boy goes to Poland in search of his mother, runs into financial and psychological difficulties there, and is sent back to a Swedish mental hospital. In another story, an unfortunate woman suffers a miscarriage and ends up at the asylum where the Polish boy is being kept.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 24, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anders Åberg
as Eije Ström
Gerissa Jalander
as Mother
Bo Lindström
as Albin Ström
Tomas Norström
as Farmhand
Emy Storm
as Gerda
Jan Dolata
as The Pimp's helper
Jan Jönsson
as Madman at St. Lars
Anne-Lie Kinnunen
as Singer at Tavern
Gisela von Matuska
as Woman at the Polish Church
Urszula Repinska
as Tavern guest
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Treklövern
- Svenska Filminstitutet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kejsaren about?
Before World War II, Swedish workers had to deal with low wages, scarce work, and the extensive importation of foreign labor, particularly for the purpose of breaking strikes. This did not make for...
Who directed Kejsaren?
Kejsaren was directed by Jösta Hagelbäck.
How long is Kejsaren?
Kejsaren has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Kejsaren released?
Kejsaren was released on February 24, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kejsaren?
The main cast of Kejsaren includes Anders Åberg, Gerissa Jalander, Bo Lindström, Tomas Norström, Emy Storm.