Stellan has done another narration, this time it's a 35-minute children's animated film called, "Liten Sk鋜 och alla sm� brokiga" based on a series of Swedish children's books. Since he was already a fan of director /book illustrator Stina Wirs閚, he needed no persuasion when she called and offered him the job. He explains, "Had I been childless, I might not have been so interested... I have read many children's books, for obvious reasons. First, I like these books and then it's the kind of thing you want to do. A lot of the movies I make have no greater value really, except for the moment. Children's movies have a colossal value for an entire generation and for our culture. How dependent are we today by Astrid Lindgren? Things shape us."
Here are several photos from the publicity event showing Stellan with director Stina Wirs閚 (blond) and producer Linda Hamb鋍k. You can also watch a video interview at this link.
Since Stellan has recently become a father for the 8th time, Expressen asked him about his involvement in this new venture. He answered, "I think I've been pretty good at talking to very young children from the beginning, but it is clear that I'm getting better and better. Kolbj鰎n is still too small, but Ossian has seen 'Liten Sk鋜 och alla sm� brokiga', with great delight." Stellan says he is anxious to have his children avoid junk productions in favor of well-made, high-quality films. He adds, "We have limited TV time so it's good if there are things that are worth seeing."
In publicity interviews for the new film, Stina Wirs閚 said having Stellan's cooperation was brilliant - "He is a nice and humble person. He directed himself for the most part. He's an incredibly talented and sensitive actor." The film premiered at the Lucas International Film Festival in Frankfurt, Germany, on September 6th and has received support from the Swedish Film Institute for an international launch. The film opened in Sweden yesterday. When asked about future projects, Wirs閚 said she was first taking a needed rest before beginning another movie project in which Stellan has agreed to participate in.
Here are several photos from the publicity event showing Stellan with director Stina Wirs閚 (blond) and producer Linda Hamb鋍k. You can also watch a video interview at this link.
Since Stellan has recently become a father for the 8th time, Expressen asked him about his involvement in this new venture. He answered, "I think I've been pretty good at talking to very young children from the beginning, but it is clear that I'm getting better and better. Kolbj鰎n is still too small, but Ossian has seen 'Liten Sk鋜 och alla sm� brokiga', with great delight." Stellan says he is anxious to have his children avoid junk productions in favor of well-made, high-quality films. He adds, "We have limited TV time so it's good if there are things that are worth seeing."
In publicity interviews for the new film, Stina Wirs閚 said having Stellan's cooperation was brilliant - "He is a nice and humble person. He directed himself for the most part. He's an incredibly talented and sensitive actor." The film premiered at the Lucas International Film Festival in Frankfurt, Germany, on September 6th and has received support from the Swedish Film Institute for an international launch. The film opened in Sweden yesterday. When asked about future projects, Wirs閚 said she was first taking a needed rest before beginning another movie project in which Stellan has agreed to participate in.
