NOR26 Being Bo Widerberg

NOR26 Being Bo Widerberg

NOR26 Being Bo Widerberg

I huvudet på Bo  

Swedish, French with English subtitles

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

Directed by Jon Asp and Mattias Nohrborg, Being Bo Widerberg tells the story of the acclaimed and eccentric director Bo Widerberg, who, in the shadow of Ingmar Bergman, became Sweden’s most influential filmmaker.

It chronicles Widerberg from his beginnings as an aspiring author and a harsh critic in working class Malmö during the progressive early 1960s, to his prime as a celebrated film auteur in Stockholm, leading to international adventures in Cannes and New York. With his early, self-inspired works The  Baby Carriage (1963) and Raven’s End (1963), Widerberg established himself as a vital and pioneering force in Swedish cinema.

Through clips of Widerberg’s films, archival and behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews with collaborators and family, this fascinating documentary illustrates why he was revered as an artist, while also exploring the personal consequences of Widerberg's passionate pursuit of life and his career.

A thought-provoking work that brings to life the complex memory of a remarkable filmmaker, highlighting significant moments of Swedish film history and shedding light on his incredible artistic legacy.

"Even those who already appreciate his work will find much to enjoy in this honest study of an exceptional artist and flawed human being." - Film Forward

NOMINEE - Golden Eye, Cannes Film Festival 2025

NOMINEE - Best Documentary, Guldbagge Awards 2026

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Glasgow Film Festival 2026

Rating: CTC
Runtime: 105 mins

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas
Wed, Jul 29:
20:30

Mon, Aug 3:
15:50

Wed, Aug 12:
15:40

Fri, Aug 14:
13:15

Prospect Cinemas
Mon, Jul 27:
13:30

Tue, Aug 4:
18:00

Fri, Aug 7:
13:15

Mon, Aug 10:
15:40

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