The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes (2011)
Alex's high opinion of himself isn't backed up by reality as he is unemployed and having trouble with his girlfriend. When he finally gets a job with the local council/municipality of Hudiksvall his life is about to change. Suddenly Alex finds himself the leader of a local theatre group of people with learning difficulties. Through their work together, Alex comes to appreciate that we all have our own talents which can grow if given the opportunity and support. "The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes" is based on the work of the Glada Hudik Theatre whose performances have met with success in Sweden and internationally since it was formed in 1996.
Director: Lena Koppel
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: March 18, 2011
Cast
- Sverrir Gudnason - Alex
- Vanna Rosenberg - Hanna
- Mats Melin - Kjell-Åke
- Theresia Widarsson - Filippa
- Bosse Östlin - Ebbe
- Ellinore Holmer - Katarina
- Maja Karlsson - Kristina
- Marie Robertson - Anna-Lena
- Claes Malmberg - Peter
- Cecilia Forss - Lisa
Screenplay
- Trine Piil Christensen
- Lena Koppel
- Pär Johansson (Screenplay)
Music: Oskar Linnros, Josef Tuulse
Cinematography: Rozbeh Ganjali
Editing: Patrick Austen, Mattias Morheden
Production: Sonet Film, Filmgården, Hob, TV4, Europa Sound Production, Nordisk Film Sweden
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Budget: $950,000
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: sv
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes about?
- Alex's high opinion of himself isn't backed up by reality as he is unemployed and having trouble with his girlfriend. When he finally gets a job with the local council/municipality of Hudiksvall his life is about to change. Suddenly Alex finds himself the leader of a local theatre group of people with learning difficulties. Through their work together, Alex comes to appreciate that we all have our own talents which can grow if given the opportunity and support. "The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes" is based on the work of the Glada Hudik Theatre whose performances have met with success in Sweden and internationally since it was formed in 1996.
- Who directed The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes?
- The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes was directed by Lena Koppel.
- Who stars in The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes?
- The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes stars Sverrir Gudnason, Vanna Rosenberg, Mats Melin, Theresia Widarsson, Bosse Östlin, Ellinore Holmer.
- How long is The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes?
- The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes?
- The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes is a Drama, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes?
- The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes had a budget of $950,000.
- How much did The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes gross?
- The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes produced?
- The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes was produced in Sweden.