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Astrid

Astrid

Genres

Documentary

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A three part documentary about the legendary swedish author Astrid Lindgren, her life and her times.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Swedish

Runtime

180 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

25 December 2014

Country

Sweden

Cast

Astrid Lindgren

Astrid Lindgren

Herself

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