Last time I watched the Swedish film, ‘My Life as a Dog’ was a long time ago…..and I loved it. It is one of those films that always stayed with me.
I watched it again yesterday, and it’s even better than I remember…a charming, bitter/sweet evocation of childhood, set in Sweden during 1958-1959. Exquisitely directed by Lasse Hallstrom based on a novel by Reidar Johnsson.
Due to the terminal illness of their Mother, two brothers are separated and have to live with relatives.
The younger brother finds himself in a small rural village filled with generous hearted eccentrics.
In the village he enjoys a whimsical, unconventional life…..which is quirky, funny and at the same time poignant.
After watching yesterday, I felt totally uplifted and highly recommend this film to anyone who enjoys the unusual.
Without any question, this is a place where the Magical Hummingbirds hang out:)
Happy Monday.
A Bientôt
The film, which I had not heard of, sounds charming. Dogs seem to get pretty good treatment round here, and living as one doesn’t seem a bad thing to be, as long as you could work the remote of course. We all need entertaining.
Thank you, Peter….love your comment:)
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I watched it again yesterday, and it’s even better than I remember…a charming, bitter/sweet evocation of childhood, set in Sweden during 1958-1959. Exquisitely directed by Lasse Hallstrom based on a novel by Reidar Johnsson.
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Due to the terminal illness of their Mother, two brothers are separated and have to live with relatives.
The younger brother finds himself in a small rural village filled with generous hearted eccentrics.
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In the village he enjoys a whimsical, unconventional life…..which is quirky, funny and at the same time poignant.
After watching yesterday, I felt totally uplifted and highly recommend this film to anyone who enjoys the unusual.
Without any question, this is a place where the Magical Hummingbirds hang out:)
Thank you for re blogging this:)
Ahhhh, that does sound lovely, I shall certainly look out for it!xxx
I think you would love it….you can purchase or rent from Amazon prime….I love watching a good movie after a days work and this one is so special.xxx
A sublime film and it’s high time I saw it again. Thank you for bringing it back into my orbit!
Yes, it is sublime. Watching it again yesterday afternoon took me into another wonderful world:) I had forgotten just how magical it is.
I still haven’t seen this one after all these years, but have meant to do. Now I know it’s about time to get to it!! 😀 Have a lovely week, my beautiful hummingbird tender!
xoxo
Yes, do watch and enjoy….I think you will love it:)
I’ll add it to my list. Like you I think I watched it ages ago but right at the moment positive and life-affirming films are a must. Thanks for the magical hummingbirds and the recommendations.
I think you will love this movie… It is so uplifting. Enjoy:)
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Thank you so much for re blogging this:)
🙂 My honor!
You are completely welcome!
I’ll have to check that movie out! I have never seen it, but it sounds like something I would like. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this.
I cannot recommend it highly enough. Enjoy:)
Thank you! 🙂