Elvira Madigan
1967 • 91 min • Drama · Romance · History
Synopsis
Famous acrobat Elvira Madigan meets Sixten Sparre, a married Swedish officer with two children. They decide to elope, but since Sparre deserted the army, he's unemployable and the couple encounter various hardships.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 70 Audience · 56 · 49%
A beautiful, tragic romance about a real-life circus performer and a married Swedish lieutenant who abandon their lives and elope. They face increasing hardship and societal judgment while trying to find happiness together.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 4/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Infidelity and abandoning family
- Financial struggle and desperation
- Implied suicide at the end
What it models well
- Love and devotion
- Living for the moment
- Pursuit of happiness
Talk about it after
- The consequences of defying societal norms
- The sacrifices made for love
- Mental health and despair
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Top billed cast
Director: Bo Widerberg • Crew: Bo Widerberg
Trailers & clips
Elvira Madigan | Modern Trailer
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersIt’s odd that a film of this story has never been made in English because it’s got to be one of the most touching and poignant love stories. Set amidst the brilliant light and lush meadows, we encounter the wealthy young lieutenant “Sixten” (Thommy Berggren) who is happily married with two young children.…
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