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Under the Sun (Under Solen)
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781567303322
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Subtitled, NTSC
ISBN: 1567303323
Label: New Yorker Video
Languages: Swedish (Original Language), English (Subtitled),
Manufacturer: New Yorker Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: New Yorker Video
Release Date: February 17, 2004
Studio: New Yorker Video
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Editorial Review:
A perfectly lovely excursion to the Swedish countryside, as love sprouts in an unlikely place. It's 1956, and a 40-year-old bachelor farmer (played by the hefty and likable Rolf Lassgard) places an ad for a housekeeper. The woman that shows up on his doorstep is a city-wise knockout--which pleases the farmer no end, but sets off warning bells for his skeptical buddy. Director Colin Nutley (reuniting with his radiant House of Angels star, Helena Bergstrom) doesn't stint on the lush visual treatment of a golden rural oasis in summer, but the movie isn't just eye candy. Its careful, respectful approach to a gently-growing romance is like the patience of a farmer who knows that a good crop takes time to nurture. Added bonus: the music from Irish musician Paddy Moloney of the Chieftains, another unexpected choice in a movie that simply feels really good. --Robert Horton
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - A Good Movie
Well, I can tell you a few things about Swedish culture. It depends on which era you're talking about. Right now we're dealing with the welfare state, 1950 to now. There's a law that says you have to be royalty to live there. Everyone's on welfare, and it's a government jobs or the military. The government jobs pay less than welfare but has more benef its like paid vacation and incentives. The government owns everything. Most educated people spoke English, but they get taught English in school. They ... Read More
Rating: - Cinematographic coup ...
Olof is a ~40 year old pastoral farmer who leads a life full of solitude in a sun drenched Swedish village. One fine day, he publishes an advertisement in the local daily seeking a housekeeper (young woman specifically) to help him with the upkeep of his farmhouse. Interestingly, he requests for a picture also.
Olof has a smart alec friend in the form of Erik who doubles up as a gravedigger & horse better. He feeds on Olof's ignorance, under the guider of a good friend; he borrows money that ... Read More
Rating: - One of the most beautiful movies ever!
During the middle nineteen fifties, during the cold war, Sweden was the scenario of airborne drills and military testing, the plane flies carrying weapons, emulating the birds, the real ones, and the wooden man made in the cage...and in The Little Farm (Bates book's that inspired this movie), one man is looking for a miracle, a woman to love. And what a great way to put that, wars are left behind by love stories, because is love what really matters...there is nothing new under solen. Rolf Lassard, face ... Read More
Rating: - I wish that there were more stars to give!
Quite simply, I am nuts about this film. I don't usually see films more than once, but I have seen this one four times, and still counting. It never disappoints. The film is eloquent without being snotty, and it is filled with emotions that are sweet without being cloying.
"Under The Sun" is perfect. I wish that all of Colin Nutley's films could be made available in the US. I would buy every one.
Rating: - it was like a summer day
a tender story with strong charectors and the tradegy and beauty of love , a must see.
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