A Swedish Love Story (1970)

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Roy Andersson's debut feature film of two worlds colliding. First love surrounded by bitterness, regrets, and lost hope as well as faith.

The complexity of this simple story is almost heartbreaking. Andersson knew exactly what he wanted, and seized it for the rest of us to ponder.

There's small details in it that impressed me a great deal from a debut. Shy glimpses and heartwarming touches which reminded me of other great directors managing to get that feel through the screen. In contrast the bitterness of the world is remarkable, and makes the youngsters even more adorable.