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A World Gone Mad - The War Diaries of Astrid Lindgren (2026)

Documentary

Overview

“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.

Cast

Sofia Pekkari
Sofia Pekkari
Astrid Lindgren
Tom Sommerlatte
Tom Sommerlatte
Sture Lindgren
Karin Nyman
Karin Nyman
Herself

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