A must-see masterpiece of Swedish cinema. Bo Widerberg’s Elvira Madigan is a visual poem of overwhelming sensuality, inspired by an event that marked Sweden at the end of the 19th century. Abandoning the black and white of his previous films, Widerberg here explores color as an impressionistic language, setting the rhythm of this spellbinding tale to the notes of Mozart’s 21st concerto. A rare, moving and free cinema, both lyrical and deeply human.
June 1889. An army lieutenant abandons everything to run away with a Danish circus performer. Their elopement becomes a hymn to freedom, mad love and nature, carried by Pia Degermark’s grace.
“It’s so beautiful. Only Ford has achieved this richness, this depth in the representation of the world.” – Olivier Assayas
Elvira Madigan by Bo Widerberg (Sweden – 1967) – V.O.S.T.– 1h30
with Thommy Berggren, Pia Degermark, Lennart Malmer…
Prix d’interprétation féminine at the 1967 Cannes Film Festival.
In partnership with l’Embobiné, association for the jubilation of cinephiles
Booking and information:
L’Embobiné – www.embobine.com
Pathé-Mâcon : www.pathe.fr/cinemas/cinema-pathe-macon
Trailer: https://youtu.be/oPFxTQZQTmk
