My life as a dog (1985) (Criterion Collection)

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Based on Reidar Jönsson s autobiographical novel, My Life as a Dog focuses on Ingemar (a remarkable performance from 11-year-old Anton Glanzelius), who is sent to the country to live with his uncle. An escape from his turbulent home life and his terminally ill mother the rural town brings adventure, eccentricity, growing pains, and friendship with tomboy Saga (Melinda Kinnaman, Modus).

my life as a dog tells the story of ingemar, a working-class 12-year-old sent to live with his uncle in a country village when his mother falls ill. there ingemar takes refuge from his misfortunes and finds unexpected adventure with the help of the town's warmhearted eccentrics. both humorous and tragic, this critically acclaimed film is a bittersweet evocation of the struggles and joys of childhood, featuring an incredibly mature and unaffected performance by lead actor anton glanzelius. the criterion collection is proud to present lasse hallström's touching coming-of-age story, "my life as a dog".

bonus:
- "shall we go to my or your place or each go home alone" (1973) a 52 minute film by lasse hallstäm
- new video interview with hallström
- reflections on "my life as a dog" by kurt vonnegut, and an essay by film critic michael atkinson