Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1934-05-21
Place of Birth
Stockholm - Sweden
Karin Nyman
Known for
Astrid
A documentary in three parts by Astrid Lindgren, whose stories and characters have traveled across all borders. The documentary shows previously unpublished material from diaries, correspondence and films.
A World Gone Mad - The War Diaries of Astrid Lindgren
“Pippi Longstocking“ has been translated into 70 languages and sold more than 60 million copies. The film tells the story of her “mother“, famous Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. When young an still unknown, she starts a diary on September 1, 1939. Full of despair about the world, she is in conversation with herself and discovers the healing power of writing. As WWII ends with millions dead and the destruction of Europe, her first book about rebellious Pippi is published.