Summaries

A 58 minute hand-painted documentary about Hervor Wester's childhood growing up with an unmarried mother in a cruel and undemocratic Sweden 100 years ago.

In 1909, in an undemocratic Sweden, a bastard child is born and given the name of Hervor. Her mother is unmarried, due to which she is called a "whore' and is driven from her home. Hervor grows up at shelters and orphanages, unwanted, rejected by society. As an adult she spends her life struggling for social justice. In old age she tells us her story. Director Knutte Wester brings his grandmother's memories to life thought hand-painted animated images and has us witness someone being rejected in order to unite others. A story that all too often still repeating itself.

In 1909, in an undemocratic Sweden, a bastard child is born and given the name of Hervor. Her mother is unmarried, due to which she is called a "whore" and driven away from her home. Hervor grows up at shelters and orphanages, unwanted, rejected by society. As an adult she spends her life struggling for social justice. In old age she tells us her unique story. Director Knutte Wester brings his grandmother's memories to life through hand-painted animated images and has us witness someone being rejected in order to unite others. A story that too often still repeat itself.

Details

Genres
  • Animation
  • History
  • Documentary
Release date Feb 23, 2017
Countries of origin Norway Sweden
Language Swedish
Production companies Pomor Film Bautafilm

Box office

Budget $1800000

Tech specs

Runtime 58m
Color Color
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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