A World Gone Mad - The War Diaries of Astrid Lindgren

“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.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

98 min

Cast:

Sofia Pekkari, Tom Sommerlatte, Karin Nyman

Quality:

HD

Director:

Wilfried Hauke

Release:

2026

Country:

Germany, Sweden

Rating:

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