: 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
Drakfilm Produktion, Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI), Treklövern Plot and Narrative Arc Jag ar Maria -1979-
The film remains a notable entry in late-1970s Scandinavian cinema. It is celebrated for its authentic and raw depiction of childhood rebellion and its critique of small-town prejudices. Key Film Specifications Specification Karsten Wedel Screenplay Karsten Wedel, Göran Setterberg, Hans-Eric Hellberg Release Date December 15, 1979 (Sweden) Running Time 94 minutes Cinematography Rune Ericson Production Companies : The town's collective disdain for Jon serves
(internationally released as I Am Maria ) is a poignant 1979 Swedish drama film directed by Karsten Wedel that explores the complexities of childhood isolation, small-town prejudice, and unlikely human connections. Released on December 15, 1979 , the film stands as a classic representation of late-1970s Scandinavian cinema. It avoids the idealized tropes of youth to deliver a gritty, emotionally raw coming-of-age story. Hans-Eric Hellberg Release Date December 15