A young girl is recruited from the bottom rung of society into a ruthless world where power can get you anything.A young girl is recruited from the bottom rung of society into a ruthless world where power can get you anything.A young girl is recruited from the bottom rung of society into a ruthless world where power can get you anything.
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- 10 wins & 13 nominations
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- TriviaThis story is based on actual events. Only the names, locations, and some events have been changed. In the movie Pernilla August plays madam Dagmar Glans, in real life her name was Doris Hopp. Claes Ljungmark plays the minister of justice, in real life Lennart Geijer. David Dencik plays Aspen Thorin, in real life information officer Ebbe Carlsson. Magnus Krepper plays the prime minister, based on real life Olof Palme. Claes-Göran Turesson plays the chief of police, based on real life Carl Persson.
- GoofsMany reel-to-reel tape recorders visible in the film - set in 1976 - are Revox PR99s, easily identifiable by there digital counters, a model that was not introduced until 1982.
- Quotes
Kurt Nygren: Thought you were the press officer, not a police officer.
Aspen: Well... that thing with the ladies will have to be put under wraps. You, of all people, know what can happen when a situation gets sticky.
- Crazy creditsThe title doesn't appear until after about 10 minutes, in the first scene with Dagmar Glans.
- ConnectionsFeatures ABBA: Dancing Queen (1976)
- SoundtracksA Real Good Time
(Mattias Bärjed)
Featured review
Beautiful and provocative
'Call Girl' premiered in the UK yesterday at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and earnt its inclusion with a clever narrative, great casting and an outstanding performance from Pernilla August.
August's portrayal of Dagmar Glans, or the real-life Doris Hope, was remarkably accomplished. Her interactions with the girls, police and politicians of 70's Sweden were entirely convincing. She is at once powerful and repulsive and cannot be ignored.
The film provides social and political context through multiple narratives that allow the audience to glimpse the story from the point of view of the girls, their guardians, Glans, the secret service and the politicians in equal measure.
The clever casting of a wide array of politicians allows the film to show both an intimate and distant side to their world. They are effectively juxtaposed with the girls that they use and, through this, come across to the audience as powerful, feared but flawed characters.
The soundtrack and wardrobe are also worthy of a positive mention.
For me 'Call Girl' is less enjoyable due to some exaggerated acting and plot jumps.
The representation of Simon J Berger's policeman 'hero' is exaggerated. His actions are enough for the audience to understand his noble intentions and his abrasive style. There is no need for the added swagger, the punch and the rock-star dress-sense that is bolted-on to this character.
The change which comes about in the friendship between Iris and Sonja is acted out unconvincingly by Sofia Karemyr and Josefin Asplund.
Also, the sequence at the beginning of the film which shows the press officer in Sandberg's office might confuse viewers. Instead the action could cut directly from the introductory TV interview to Iris and her mother.
This film taught and engaged me and I would highly recommend it. If you enjoyed this movie you may also like 'Shame' (2011).
August's portrayal of Dagmar Glans, or the real-life Doris Hope, was remarkably accomplished. Her interactions with the girls, police and politicians of 70's Sweden were entirely convincing. She is at once powerful and repulsive and cannot be ignored.
The film provides social and political context through multiple narratives that allow the audience to glimpse the story from the point of view of the girls, their guardians, Glans, the secret service and the politicians in equal measure.
The clever casting of a wide array of politicians allows the film to show both an intimate and distant side to their world. They are effectively juxtaposed with the girls that they use and, through this, come across to the audience as powerful, feared but flawed characters.
The soundtrack and wardrobe are also worthy of a positive mention.
For me 'Call Girl' is less enjoyable due to some exaggerated acting and plot jumps.
The representation of Simon J Berger's policeman 'hero' is exaggerated. His actions are enough for the audience to understand his noble intentions and his abrasive style. There is no need for the added swagger, the punch and the rock-star dress-sense that is bolted-on to this character.
The change which comes about in the friendship between Iris and Sonja is acted out unconvincingly by Sofia Karemyr and Josefin Asplund.
Also, the sequence at the beginning of the film which shows the press officer in Sandberg's office might confuse viewers. Instead the action could cut directly from the introductory TV interview to Iris and her mother.
This film taught and engaged me and I would highly recommend it. If you enjoyed this movie you may also like 'Shame' (2011).
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- €4,500,000 (estimated)
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- $1,922,273
- Runtime2 hours 20 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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