Swedish Film Goes Capri: June 5–7, 2025 at Villa San Michele

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.

The festival opens with a celebration of Pippi Longstocking, marking 80 years since the creation of Astrid Lindgren’s beloved character. The opening night film, Becoming Astrid, is a biopic exploring Lindgren’s early life. Special guest Inger Nilsson—who played Pippi in the internationally acclaimed TV series—will be in attendance, alongside Sweden’s Ambassador to Italy, Jan Björklund.

On June 6, the festival presents the documentary It Could Have Been Us (2024), which follows Emma Örtlund and Ida Johansson—two women with intellectual disabilities—on a journey across Sweden uncovering the forgotten histories of institutionalized children. The screening will be preceded by a discussion with the film’s participants and Luca Trapanese, Naples’ City Councillor for Social Affairs and the first single man in Italy to adopt a child with Down syndrome.

The festival closes on June 7 with the premiere of Stolen (2024), directed by Sámi artist and activist Elle Márjá Eira. Known for her music and cultural advocacy, Eira will perform a traditional Sámi joik and share her story live on stage. Also appearing is actor and activist Luca Chikovani, known for Happy as Lazzaro and the newly released Arsa.

Swedish Film Goes Capri is organized by the Axel Munthe Foundation in collaboration with the Swedish Embassy, Swedish Consulate, Campania Tourism, the City of Capri, the Municipality of Anacapri, and various local and Swedish partners.

Admission is free, but seating is limited.

For information and reservations: +39 081 8371401 - mail events@sanmichele.org