Swedish Film Goes Capri, June 5-7, at 8.00 p.m.

Swedish Film Goes Capri returns to Villa San Michele from June 5–7 for its fourth edition, bringing together powerful Nordic storytelling and pressing social themes in one of Italy’s most scenic venues.

June 5, 8.00 pm Becoming Astrid

Becoming Astrid tells the story of the early years of celebrated Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, author of Pippi Longstocking, before she became an icon of children’s literature. In an era defined by rigid social norms, young Astrid faces an out-of-wedlock pregnancy—an experience that profoundly shapes both her life and her writing. The film offers an intimate look at how a free and courageous female voice took shape.

Director: Pernille Fischer Christensen
Protagonists: Alba August, Maria Bonnevie, Trine Dyrholm
Script: Michaela Hamilton
Photography: Erik Molberg Hansen
Producers: Lars G Lindström, Anna Anthony, Maria Dahlin
Distribution: Nordisk Film (Sweden), DCM Film Distribution (Germany)
Production company: Nordisk Film, Avanti Film, DCM Productions, Det Danske Filminstitut, Film i Väst, Nordisk Film Production

June 6, 8.00 pm It Could Have Been Us
Italian premiere

This documentary follows two friends, Emma Örtlund and Ida Johansson, both born with intellectual disabilities, as they embark on a journey across Sweden in an old camper alongside their friend and mentor, Pär, to explore what it meant to live with Down syndrome in a different era. In the early 20th century, thousands of people with disabilities were separated from their families and placed in institutions, isolated from society. Who were these people, and what happened to them? It Could Have Been Us is a poignant story of darkness and light, ultimately offering a message of reconciliation and hope.

A documentary by Björn Tjärnberg e Rebecca Brander
Director: Björn Tjärnberg, Rebecca Brander
Protagonists: Ida Johansson, Emma Örtlund, Pär Johansson, Nicklas Hillberg, Ola Larsmo, Kalle Lind, Elin Bommenel
Script: Rebecca Brander, Björn Tjärnberg
Photography: Björn Tjärnberg, Linn Marnfeldt
Producers: Rebecca Brander, Afshin Tamoury, Björn Tjärnberg
Distribution: Viaplay
Production company: Candamo Film

June 7, 8.00 pm Stolen
Premiere

A young woman from Sweden's indigenous Sámi community tracks down a killer to settle a personal score in this emotional drama inspired by real events. Set against the stunning backdrop of Swedish Lapland, Stolen follows Elsa, who fights to protect her identity and her people’s culture amid prejudice and injustice. The film explores themes of belonging, resistance, and reconciliation, weaving a personal story into the broader history of the Sámi people. Stolen is an adaptation of Ann-Helén Laestadius’ novel of the same name, winner of the Augustpriset, Sweden’s most prestigious literary award.

Director: Elle Márjá Eira
Protagonists: Elin Oskal, Martin Wallström, Pavva Pittja, Simon Marainen, Inghilda Tapio, Dakota Trancher Williams
Script: Peter Birro, Ann-Helen Laestadius
Photography: Ken Are Bongo
Producers: Khalil Al Harbiti, Netflix
Distribution: Netflix


Each screening will be introduced by a brief presentation, led by the director of Villa San Michele together with the actors and filmmakers, offering insights into the themes of the films.

Free admission, subject to availability.

For info and reservation: +39 081 837 14 01 - email events@sanmichele.org