Reviews

• “This is, in fact, absolutely, absolutely wonderful! /…/ Despite all fears, Astrid Lindgren’s and Olle Hellbom’s beloved TV classic Vi på Saltkråkan has, in the hands of screenwriter Karin Arrhenius and director Fredrik Edfeldt, become a beautiful, wistful, and at times breathtakingly funny portrayal of those few weeks on an archipelago island that change the lives of the Melkerson family.”

• “The new Vi på Saltkråkan manages to preserve the idyll while still feeling alive for a new generation. This is a series both for nostalgics and for families with children who have yet to discover one of Sweden’s most beloved stories. The proof is clear: it is indeed possible to create new adaptations of Astrid Lindgren’s works and do them justice.”

• “A warm, brave, and overall brilliant reinterpretation that stands a strong chance of becoming a future classic for a new generation. /…/ Director Fredrik Edfeldt and screenwriter Karin Arrhenius, succeed with flying colors. The series is set in the present day but manages to retain the wonderful, leisurely summer pace and the genuine archipelago spirit that made the original so beloved. /…/ The script is sharp and courageous. /…/ A well-produced, heartfelt, and intelligent TV series that skillfully balances modernization with faithful respect for Lindgren’s spirit.”

• “The new adaptation of the beloved TV classic Vi på Saltkråkan shines from the very first moment with its boldness and sharp script. In true Astrid Lindgren spirit, it portrays life’s darkness with pitch-black humor and bittersweet sorrow. /…/ My daughter and I both laugh until we cry and cry out of compassion for the characters before the season is over.”

• “There’s nothing more delightful than the new Saltkråkan.”

• “The new Vi på Saltkråkan is an ingeniously sunny hit. /…/ Fredrik Edfeldt is responsible for the smooth, summer-mood-creating direction, while Karin Arrhenius delivers an ingeniously entertaining script packed with clever turns of phrase and exciting everyday drama. /…/ Even though I’m not part of the target audience, I find myself laughing out loud at surprisingly many moments.”

• “It is a deceptively simple story about a summer vacation that, in the hands of the talented screenwriter Karin Arrhenius, suddenly suggests unexpected depth. /…/ This production has been handled with love and reverence, both toward the original and toward the craft itself. /…/ It is a worthy and beautiful story for a new generation of children – and adults.”