Elvira Madigan Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Inspired by the famous Johan Lindstrom Saxon ballad, this Swedish film involves circus performer Elvira Madigan (Pia Degermark) and army officer Sixten Sparre (Thommy Berggren). Sparre breaks loose of the oppressive atmosphere of both the military and his tradition-bound family to conduct a passionate affair with Elvira. Aware only of one another's presence, the lovers refuse to recognize that they have stepped irreversibly on the road to tragedy. - Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
04/01/1998
DVD Release Date:
03/30/1999
Rating:
G
Run Time:
90 min.
Distributor(s):
Europa Films
Production Co.:
Janco Film, Swedish Film Production
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Self-Destructive Romance, Suicide, Lovers on the Lam, Dying Young, Star-Crossed Lovers
Tone:
Atmospheric, Stylized, Understated, Lyrical, Moody, Elegiac
Keywords:
circus-performer, family, military, officer, star-crossed-lovers
Time Period:
19th century
Language:
Swedish
Status:
DVD
