“Lust och fägring stor” (All Things Fair) is a Swedish romantic drama film released in 1995, directed by Bo Widerberg. The movie is set in Sweden during World War II and tells the story of a 15-year-old boy who falls in love with his teacher.
The main cast includes Johan Widerberg as Stig, Marika Lagercrantz as his teacher, and Tomas von Brömssen as Stig's father.
Synopsis:
Stig is a 15-year-old boy living in Sweden during World War II. When his school is taken over by the Germans, he meets and falls in love with his teacher, Viola. Despite the age difference and the social taboo surrounding their relationship, the two embark on a passionate affair. As the war comes to an end, Viola must make a difficult choice between her love for Stig and her duty to her family.
Awards:
- Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival
- Guldbagge Award for Best Director (Bo Widerberg)
- Guldbagge Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Johan Widerberg)
- Guldbagge Award for Best Cinematography (Morten Arnfred)
| Directed by | Bo Widerberg |
|---|---|
| Written by | Bo Widerberg |
| Produced by | Per Holst |
| Starring | Johan Widerberg, Marika Lagercrantz, Tomas von Brömssen, Karin Huldt, Nina Gunke, Kenneth Milldoff, Björn Kjellman, Frida Lindholm, |
| Cinematography | Morten Bruus |
| Release date | 3 November 1995 |
| Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | Sweden |
| Language | Swedish |
| Budget | 25 million DKK |