Stormskerry Maja (Swedish: Stormskärs-Maja; Finnish: Myrskyluodon Maija) is a 2024 Swedish-language Finnish historical drama film directed by Tiina Lymi.[2] Based on the five-volume book series by Anni Blomqvist,[3] the film, set in the Åland archipelago, tells the story of Maja, who with her husband Janne faces life's challenges and adversities on a remote island in the 19th century.[4] Amanda Jansson and Linus Troedsson star in the main roles.[2][3][5][6]
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 International film poster | |
| Swedish: Stormskärs-Maja Finnish: Myrskyluodon Maija | |
| Directed by | Tiina Lymi |
| Written by | Tiina Lymi |
| Based on | Stormskärs-Maja book series by Anni Blomqvist |
| Produced by | Hanna Virolainen Jukka Helle Markus Selin |
| Starring | Amanda Jansson Linus Troedsson |
| Cinematography | Rauno Ronkainen |
| Edited by | Joona Louhivuori |
| Music by | Lauri Porra |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Nordisk Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 163 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Languages | Swedish, English |
| Budget | €3.8 million[1] |
The film premiered in Finland on 19 January 2024. The film has been selected for the Gothenburg (GFF) and Rotterdam (IFFR) film festivals.[7][8]
Plot summary edit
Young 17-year-old Maja (Amanda Jansson) gets married against her will to fisherman Janne (Linus Troedsson). Her life on the island of Stormskerry (Stormskär) is full of challenges and adversities: as a fisherman's wife, she has to cope with her husband's long absences at sea and take care of her family alone. However, Maja has grown into a strong-willed and independent woman, who is not afraid to tackle the barren archipelago. Maja and Janne have a strong connection, and a love that has deepened over time as they face many challenges and upheavals, such as the Åland War, along the way. Janne supports his wife's efforts and understands that the strength of the family comes from joint efforts.[3][4]
Cast edit
- Amanda Jansson as Maja
- Linus Troedsson as Janne
- Desmond Eastwood as Lieutenant John Wilson
- Tony Doyle as Captain Harris
- Birthe Wingren as Vallborg
- Tobias Zilliacus as Mickel, Maja's father
- Jonna Järnefelt as Sara Lisa, Maja's mother
- Amanda Kilpeläinen Arvidsson as Anna, Maja's sister
- Niklas Åkerfelt as Erker, Janne's father
- Carl-Kristian Rundman as Saka
- Andrea Björkholm as Saka's wife
- Christian Fandango Sundgren as Magnus
- Pablo Ounaskari as Per
- Jan-Erik Berglund as priest
- Elina Knihtilä as clothier
Accolades edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 |
8th BCN Film Fest | Best Film | Won | [9] | |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Myrskyluodon Maija" (in Finnish). Finnish Film Foundation. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Myrskyluodon Maija". Elonet (in Finnish). Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ a b c Puukka, Päivi (19 January 2024). "Myrskyluodon Maija on osalle suomalaisista kuin historiankirjoitusta – näin elokuvan tekijät kertovat kuvauksista saaristossa". Yle (in Finnish). Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ a b Balaga, Marta (24 September 2022). "Amanda Jansson, 'Normal People's' Desmond Eastwood to Star in 'Stormskerry Maja' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Lähteenmäki, Lassi; Koutonen, Jouni; Lehikoinen-Stedt, Karita (11 June 2023). "Myrskyluodon uusi Maija on 70-lukua vahvempi nainen – rooli meni Amanda Janssonin ytimiin: "En halua jättää Maijaa"". Yle (in Finnish). Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Mannila, Saga (16 March 2023). "Inspelningarna av filmen Stormskärs Maja pågår för fullt – berättelsen helt ny för de svenska huvudrollsinnehavarna". Yle (in Swedish). Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Stormskerry Maja". Gothenburg Film Festival. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Stormskerry Maja". International Film Festival Rotterdam. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ Borrull, Mariona (26 April 2024). "Palmarés del BCN Film Fest 2024: 'El destino de Maya' y 'Alumbramiento' triunfan en una edición pletórica". Fotogramas.
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