Monica Z
Set in the glamour and free spirit of the early sixties. Monica, a young Swedish small town girl is dreaming of the vibrant city jazz clubs of Stockholm. She embarks on an intense journey in the limelight as a celebrated singer and actress in the golden era of jazz. Among artists and hipsters her phenomenal success leaves a trail of broken love affairs and promises.
Awards
| Guldbagge Award Sweden | 2014 |
| Gothenburg Film Festival (City of Gothenburg Award) Sweden | 2014 |
| Montréal World Film Festival Nominee (Grand Prix des Amériques) Canada | 2013 |
Reviews
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“Extremely aesthetically pleasing, filled with smart time markers as well as a tangible intensity in the midst of all that glamour.”
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“We are invited to fantastic recreated musical numbers. A beautiful and stylish time travel to the 1960s.”
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“Monica Z not only reflects on the singer’s glamorous life, but also gives a glimpse into the hectic private life behind the limelight, making the film down to earth and believable.”
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“Peter Birro has done an effective selection of her life events, and Danish Per Fly (Baeen, Arvet) presses on sensitivities. I rarely cry at the movies, but this is an exception.”
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“A new star is born.”
- Screenwriter
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Peter Birro
- Premiere
- 2013
- Genre
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- Biography
- Drama
- Music
