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The Old Man in the Cottage
6.4 / 10• 1996• 1h 28m•NR• Swedish
Documentary
Storyline
One year in the life of Ragnar, who lives in Kestina, in the forests of Dalecarlia. The film portrays the everyday life of the retired forest worker without any narration. The life of this lonely man is regulated by the changing of the seasons and the weather just like in times past.
Cast & Crew
RF
Ragnar Fredriksson
Ragnar i Kestina
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nina Hedenius's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Old Man in the Cottage is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
