The Slingshot

Summary In 1920s Stockholm, young Roland lives with his socialist father, Jewish mother, and boxer brother. His mother sells condoms illegally, and from them Roland makes slingshots, which he sells. His rebellious ways have won him his schoolteacher's special attention; his teacher always makes sure he is punished. Roland also tries to make extra money by repairing bicycles; it's a successful business, but it eventually lands him in hot water. View more details

The Slingshot

Directed : Åke Sandgren

Written : Åke Sandgren Roland Schütt

Stars : Stellan Skarsgård Jesper Salén Basia Frydman Niklas Olund

6.5

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Genres : Drama

Release date : Sep 23, 1993

Countries of origin : Denmark Czech Republic Sweden

Language : Swedish

Filming locations : Prague, Czech Republic

Production companies : Nordisk Film SVT Drama Svensk Filmindustri (SF)

Summary In 1920s Stockholm, young Roland lives with his socialist father, Jewish mother, and boxer brother. His mother sells condoms illegally, and from them Roland makes slingshots, which he sells. His rebellious ways have won him his schoolteacher's special attention; his teacher always makes sure he is punished. Roland also tries to make extra money by repairing bicycles; it's a successful business, but it eventually lands him in hot water. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Sep 23, 1993

Countries of origin : Denmark Czech Republic Sweden

Language : Swedish

Filming locations : Prague, Czech Republic

Production companies : Nordisk Film SVT Drama Svensk Filmindustri (SF)

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