Den Nya Manniskan


1h 44m 2007

Brief Synopsis

Sweden, 1951. Gertrud is the eldest daughter in a poor family. One day, the authorities interfere with their lives, placing Gertrud at a work home for young women. The only way out is voluntary sterilization. Gertrud fights back, helping several comrades to get out of the home. There is no rescue fo

Film Details

Also Known As
Den Nya Manniskan, New Man, The
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2007
Production Company
StudioCanal; Sveriges Television (Svt); Yle - Finnish Broadcasting Company
Distribution Company
Sandrew Metronome Distribution Finland Oy

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 44m

Synopsis

Sweden, 1951. Gertrud is the eldest daughter in a poor family. One day, the authorities interfere with their lives, placing Gertrud at a work home for young women. The only way out is voluntary sterilization. Gertrud fights back, helping several comrades to get out of the home. There is no rescue for her, but maybe she can save yet another life by sacrificing herself.

Film Details

Also Known As
Den Nya Manniskan, New Man, The
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2007
Production Company
StudioCanal; Sveriges Television (Svt); Yle - Finnish Broadcasting Company
Distribution Company
Sandrew Metronome Distribution Finland Oy

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 44m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States August 2007

Released in United States January 2008

Shown at Edinburgh International Film Festival (Directors' Showcase) August 15-26, 2007.

Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (New Voices/New Visions) January 3-14, 2008.

Released in United States January 2008 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (New Voices/New Visions) January 3-14, 2008.)

Released in United States August 2007 (Shown at Edinburgh International Film Festival (Directors' Showcase) August 15-26, 2007.)