[upd] - Jag Ar Maria -1979-

Maria stands on a frozen lake, screaming her own name into the wind: "Jag är Maria!" — a desperate affirmation of identity in a world trying to erase her.

The film was recognized at several award ceremonies. At the 16th Guldbagge Awards in 1980, for his portrayal of Jon. Additionally, the film won the Audience Prize of the "Lübecker Nachrichten" at the Lübeck Nordic Film Days in 1980. It also received the Chaplin Award and the Gyllene Ekorren (Golden Squirrel) award. The film is approved for ages 7 and up in Sweden.

: The town's collective disdain for Jon serves as a backdrop for the "morality" of the adult world, which Maria inherently questions through her innocence. Childhood Loneliness Jag ar Maria -1979-

Its win at the Guldbagge Awards highlights its high quality in terms of acting and production. It stands as a testament to director Karsten Wedel's ability to handle delicate, character-driven narratives.

Reviews for the film in 1979 were sympathetic. Critic Elisabeth Sörenson of Svenska Dagbladet (SvD) was the most positive, stating that while the film did not reinvent the genre, it was a solid and affecting work. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.0 out of 10, based on user votes, reflecting a modest but positive reception from a niche audience. Maria stands on a frozen lake, screaming her

So, are you searching for the object, or has the object been searching for you? Either way, the door is open. The film is playing in a cinema that no longer exists. The needle is dropping on a record that was never sold. And Maria—whoever she was—is waiting.

in Sweden for his performance, a significant recognition of the film's acting quality. Themes and Style Jag är Maria is characterized by its: Additionally, the film won the Audience Prize of

Directed by Hans Iveberg, "Jag är Maria" was released in 1979, a time of great social and cultural change in Sweden. The film is set in a small, coastal town in the country, where the traditional industries of fishing and shipbuilding are struggling to survive. Against this backdrop, the story follows the life of Maria, a young woman played by actress Anja Schmidt, who returns to her hometown after a period of living abroad.