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My life as a dog / Janus Films ; Svensk Filmidustri visar ; produktion, Svensk Filmindustri, Filmteknik ; regi, Lasse Hallström ; manus, Lasse Hallström [and others] ; producent, Waldemar Bergendahl.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication Info[United States] : Criterion Collection, ©2003.
Description1 videodisc (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (18 cm)
Subject(s)
Jönsson, Reidar, 1944---Film adaptations.
DVD-Video discs.
Working class families--Drama.
Children--Sweden --Drama.
Eccentrics and eccentricities--Drama.
Bereavement--Drama.
Separation (Psychology)--Drama.
Coming of age--Drama.
Other author/creatorBergendahl, Waldemar, 1933-2022
Other author/creatorHallström, Lasse.
Other author/creatorJönsson, Reidar, 1944-
Other author/creatorGlanzélius, Anton, 1975-
Other author/creatorBrömssen, Tomas von, 1943-
Other author/creatorLidén, Anki.
Other author/creatorKinnaman, Melinda, 1972-
Other author/creatorRundgren, Kicki.
Other author/creatorJönsson, Reidar, 1944- Mitt liv som hund.
Other author/creatorJanus Films.
Other author/creatorFilm Teknik (Firm)
Other author/creatorSvensk filmindustri.
Other author/creatorCriterion Collection (Firm)
Uniform titleMy life as a dog (Motion picture)
Parallel title Mitt liv som hund
Series Criterion Collection ; 178
Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 178. ^A506835
Abstract 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.
General noteOriginally produced as a motion picture in 1985.
General noteBased on the novel by Reidar Jönsson.
General noteAccompanying booklet contains commentary by Michael Atkinson and Kurt Vonnegut.
General noteSpecial 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.
CreditsCinematographer, Jörgen Persson ; editors, Christer Furubrand ... [et al.] ; original music, Björn Isfält.
Cast Anton Glanzelius, Tomas von Brömssen, Anki Liden, Melinda Kinnaman, Kicki Rundgren.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageIn Swedish with optional English subtitles.
Awards noteGolden Globes, USA, 1988 (Best Foreign Language Film).
Genre/formFeature films.
Genre/formFiction films.
ISBN0780026217
ISBN9780780026216
UPC 037429173527
Publisher numberMYL010 Criterion Collection
Stock numberMidwest Tape (http://www.midwesttapes.com)

Available Items

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Joyner Compact DVDs PN1997.A1 C75 2003 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold
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