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Browse 36 movies from AB Svensk Filmindustri
A short film portrait of Småland landscapes, with countryside views of lakes, forests, bridges and a rocky beach.
Oct 1942
Set between 1930s and 50s, The Farewell the story of Valerie, who lives in a household totally repressed by her stern father. When Valerie has a brief affair with another woman, her father is extremely angry and tries to end the affair with physical force. However Valerie’s determination, independence and lesbian feelings cannot be crushed.
Apr 1982
For a long time, a group of friends have been on a yearly summer trip to Laholm. This year, they want to go somewhere else, at least everyone except Ulf, who force the others to join the trip - by saying he has cancer.
Mar 2012
A documentary tour of Drottningholm Castle, with narration by Prince Wilhelm of Sweden - beginning with a steam ship view of the surrounding area of Mälaren and ending with excerpts of a theatrical performance.
Sep 1949
A history of Gotland island in Sweden.
Jan 1940
Journal film about refugees in Sweden, Denmark and Norway in 1944.
Jan 1945
A portrait of fishing life on the west coast (Västerhavet) in Sweden, 1935.
Oct 1935
The Gothenburg Exhibition of 1923, as well as the city of Gothenburg itself, get the spotlight in this documentary.
May 1923
Everyday wintertime life of Sámi reindeer herder Inka Länta and her family, mingling authentic and fictionalized takes.
Dec 1926
Sweden during the years 1897-1914 comes to life through newsreels and scenes from early feature films.
Jan 1961
Documents the arrival of Holocaust victims in Sweden.
Nov 1945
Historical drama which features Gösta Ekman as the dashing rogue who steals the heart of the ethereal Mary Johnson.
Mar 1921
Documentary film, featuring newsreel segments from the life of Swedish king Gustaf V, put together due to his death on 29 October 1950.
Oct 1950
Episodes about life and death.
Aug 1956
A boat trip via canal in this short travel film of Dalsland and the surrounding Swedish countryside, hosted by Prince Wilhelm, the Duke of Södermanland.
Mar 1945
“A retrospect of European events during the past forty years, composed from early documentary material, and including one of the earliest extant specimens of news-reel film dating from 1897.” - The [London] Film Society, 1936.
Dec 1934
About the importance of personal responsibility and the advantages of sobriety.
Feb 1957
Also known as Reindeer Time and Inheritance, this 9-minute short by Arne Sucksdorff documents the Sámi people’s autumn migration as they guide their reindeer herds back to the forest lands. Blending ethnographic observation with lyrical nature imagery, the film follows the reindeer through mountain landscapes, calving, herding, and branding, underscoring the deep interdependence of humans, animals, and the northern environment.
Aug 1944
The boxing match between Harry Persson and Bud Gorman on September 18, 1927 is shown, and the camera team also follows the two boxers on the days leading upmto the match,
Sep 1927
A series of family entanglements develop around the changing will of Roger Bernhuses de Sars, who wants his heritage to go to his illegitimate daughter Blenda. But love and fate also plays their cards.
Nov 1919