Klara

KLARA takes place in a little town where Klara moves together with her mother after her parents divorce.

Production Facts

• Original Title: Klara
• Country of Origin: Sweden
• Production Year: 2009
• First Release: 26 March 2010
• Language: Swedish
• Genre: Children
• Duration: 81 min
• Director: Alexander Moberg
• Production: 2000 Bilder AB and Sonet Film AB
• Producer: Thomas Samuelsson
• Cast: Rebecca Plymholt, Joel Lützow, Kjell Bergqvist, Regina Lund
• Director of Photography: Ragna Jorming
• Script: Petra Norman
• Based on: the books about Klara by Pia Hagmar
• Editor: Mattias Morheden
• Costume Design: Therese Ezelius
• Stills Photographer: Sarah Bolmsten

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  Rebecca Plymholt as Klara

  Rebecca Plymholt, born in 1996, was chosen from 150 other girls for the part as Klara. As a child she wanted to be a singer, but lately acting has become a bigger interest. In her spare time she enjoys streetdance / hiphop dancing and acting. Once a week she takes acting lessons at Calle Flygare School of Theatre in Stockholm. Rebecca had some horse back riding experience from before but had to take a week of training to prepare for the film. The role as Klara is Rebecca’s acting debut.
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  Joel Lützow as Jonte

  Joel Lützow was born in 1995. He discovered the joy of acting at 7 years old when he got a role in the 2003 Christmas calender. After that he has appeared in several children’s TV series such as ”Kalle på krogen”, ”Supersnälla Silversara”, ”Guds tre flickor” and ”Dubbelliv. In his spare time Joel enjoys plaing tennis. To prepare for the film he had to take 5 days of horse back riding lessons.
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  Kjell Bergqvist as Klara's dad

  Kjell Bergqvist graduated from Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1973 and has since appeared on most theatrical stages in Stockholm. Kjell has made some very appreciated appearances in TV series including Report to Heaven, The Silver man and The Grave. As for features Kjell has starred in films such as The democratic Terrorist, Deathly compulsion, Evil, The Chef and A summer Tale for which he was awarded the national Guldbagge for Best Actor in a Leading Role (2002). After that he has appeared in several features by director Ulf Malmroos such as Slim Susie, God save the king, and recently the Wedding photographer (2009) for which he was awarded yet another national Guldbagge for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
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  Regina Lund as Klara's Mom

  Actress, singer, songwriter, writer and poet and Regina Lund was born in Vasa, Finland but grew up with her Grandparents in Gävle, Sweden. She made her acting debut when she was eleven years old in the film ”Den nya människan” directed by her father, Christian Lund. Regina graduated from the Academy of music and drama in Gothenburg in 1992. During the 90’s she appeared in several plays and musicals and was awarded the national Guldmask award for her performance in the musical Sugar. Regina has starred in many popular TV series and several features such as Hassel: There Is No Mercy!, The Lake, Once in a Lifetime and The Soloists. Regina’s songs has also appearad on several film soundtracks.