Alena is a Swedish horror film directed by Daniel di Grado.[1] It is based on the Swedish graphic novel Alena by Kim W. Andersson.[2] The original graphic novel dealt with themes of homophobia, external and internalized, themes which are absent in the film.
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| Directed by | Daniel di Grado |
| Based on | Alena by Kim W. Andersson |
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| Country | Sweden |
| Language | Swedish |
Cast edit
- Amalia Holm as Alena
- Molly Nutley as Filippa
- Felice Jankell as Fabienne
- Rebecka Nyman as Josefin
- Helena af Sandeberg as Headmistress
Reception edit
Dennis Harvey of Variety wrote that the film is a "polished and reasonably entertaining hunk of teen angst, but its familiar suspense elements rely heavily on a “twist” most viewers will see coming a mile off."[2] Jennie Kermode wrote "Everything about this film is exquisite, from its gorgeously textured cinematography to the delicate performances of its stars. Nothing has been left to chance, and the result is compelling viewing."[3]
External links edit
- Alena at IMDb
- Alena at Rotten Tomatoes
References edit
- ^ Alena (2015) - IMDb, retrieved 2023-05-08
- ^ a b Dennis Harvey (26 February 2016). "Film Review: 'Alena'". Variety. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
- ^ "Alena (2015) Film Review". Eye for Film.
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