In the Time of the Count
At the forests of Östergötland, where land meets sea, rests the old castle Herrborum. Here lives count Magnus Stenbock, 92, according to his own ideas about what is appropriate and what is not. Film-maker Helena Nygren is fascinated by the count and the castle, and is allowed to film on the condition that she takes the role of companion lady. Over one year, Helena returns several times to take part of count Magnus Stenbock and his servants life on castle Herrborum in Östergötland. Time stands still on the castle, and in the movie Helena wants to preserve the fairy tale feeling she gets when she steps into these ancient surroundings. The count is a strong personality with strong opinions and a great interest in history. All kinds of people come to his castle to savor the special atmosphere and follow the old fashioned rules of etiquette. Helena transforms from an observer to a lady who participates in the social games on the estate, where everything moves around its own time axis.
Year: 2004
Genre: Documentary
Studio: Film i Öst, SVT, Svenska Filminstitutet
Director: Helena Nygren
Cast: Helena Nygren, Magnus Stenbock, Myrna Villagonzalo, Joy Cebrero
Crew: Susan Strömqvist (Editor), Helena Nygren (Camera Operator), Magnus Karlsson (Camera Operator), Lisskulla Moltke-Hoff (Writer), Daniel Sjögren (Sound Editor), Ulf Nordin (Lighting Director)
Runtime: 58 minutes
Release: Dec 29, 2004
IMDb: 9.00/10 by 1 users
Popularity: 0
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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