Sweden

A Man Called Ove

Australian Premiere

En man som heter Ove

15+ (exemption)[field_classification_exemption]
Sweden • Comedy/Drama • 2015 • 116' • Swedish | Persian
Director:
Hannes Holm
Cast:
Rolf Lassgård, Bahar Pars, Filip Berg, Ida Engvoll, Zozan Akgün, Tobias Almborg, Nelly Jamarani

Fredrik Backman’s bestselling book comes to the big screen via filmmaker Hannes Holm (Behind Blue Skies, 2010) and takes the ‘Swedish Oscars’, Guldbagges, by storm.

Ove (Rolf Lassgård) is the resident curmudgeon of a vibrant suburban housing estate. Despite his ousting as president of the housing co-op a few years ago, he stubbornly maintains vigilant surveillance over his fellow residents, making sure rules of the community are observed and making a nuisance of himself in the process. When a new neighbour, Parvaneh (Bahar Pars), and her family move in next door to Ove, an unexpected and, ultimately, a life-saving friendship develops.  

Taking over US$20 million since its premiere last year – making it the fifth most popular film in Swedish cinema history – A Man called Ove is a heartwarming and charmingly humorous tale of friendship and community that is sure to delight audiences regardless of age. 

A touching comic crowd pleaser that may call for a tissue or two by the end.
Variety
  • WINNER :
    2016 GULDBAGGE AWARDS – BEST ACTOR, BEST MAKEUP, AUDIENCE AWARD
    NOMINATED:
    2016 GULDBAGGE AWARDS – BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS, BEST FILM, BEST VISUAL EFFECTS