FILM INFO

SPOTLIGHT

Everlasting Moments

Sweden, early 1900s. In a time of social change and unrest, war and poverty, a young working class woman, Maria, wins a camera in a lottery. The decision to keep it alters her whole life. The camera grants Maria new eyes with which to see the world, and brings the charming photographer "Piff Paff Puff" into her life. Trouble ensues when Maria's alcoholic, womanizing husband, feels threatened by the young man and his wife's newfound outlook on life.

  • Cast


    Mikael Persbrandt
    Sigfrid Larsson
     
    Maria Heiskanen
    Maria Larsson
     
    Jesper Christensen
    Pedersen, Piff Paff Puff
     
    Callin Ohrvall
     
    Ghita Norby
     
    Amanda Ooms
     
    Emil Jensen
     

    Crew


    Directed by
    Jan Troell
     
    Writers
    Niklas Radstrom, Jan Troell & Agneta Ulfsater Troell
     
    Produced by
    Thomas Stenderup
     
    Executive Produced by
    Jan Troell
     

UPCOMING CALENDAR

  • March 6
    EVERLASTING MOMENTS OPENS
    Jan Troell's triumphant return to the screen, the Golden Globe (r) nominated EVERLASTING MOMENTS will open in March 2009. American Cinematheque Aero Theatre 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.americancinematheque.com - 323.466.FILM - tickets: www.fandango.com

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  • March 6
    The American Cinematheque & HFPA Presents Everlasting Moments
    As part of American Cinemateque's series of films nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globes(r), Jan Troell's EVERLASTING MOMENTS will be presented on January 9th at 7:30 PM, as part of a double feature with WALTZ WITH BASHIR.

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CRITICS’ QUOTES

  • ‘Everlasting Moments is the work of a master, who draws marvelously subtle performances from Heiskanen, Persbrandt and Christensen in which the truth of a given character lies not in what is said aloud but in what is held within. Chuck Wilson, LA WEEKLY

    ‘Beholding Troell's exquisite images is like having your eyes washed, the better to behold moving pictures of uncorrupted purity and clarity. Todd McCarthy, Variety

    ‘"Everlasting Moments" is a beautifully-performed, highly personal film that condenses an epic scope into a series of singularly poignant images. Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter

    ‘It's that rare cinematic experience that you settle back, bite into, and then savor as the subtle richness of the film cleanses the palate and fills the soul...Everlasting Moments is one to put at the top of your list. Kim Voynar, Cinematical

    ‘****! Absorbing..will stun you with simple pleasures. Joshua Rothkopf, Time out NY

    ‘****! REMARKABLE! Andrew Sarris, NY Observer

    ‘ENGROSSING AND SATISFYING. Full of character, it is balanced by delicacy, humor, and a sense of innocence. A.O. Scott, NY Times

OFFICIAL POSTER

ACCLAIM

    • Telluride Film Festival 2008
      Official Selection
    • Toronto Film Festival 2008
      Official Selection
    • AFI Film Festival 2008
      Official Selection
    • Nominee - Best Foreign Language Film
      Golden Globe Awards (r) 2008
    • Official Entry - Sweden - Best Foreign Language Film
      Academy Awards (r) 2008