Jag Ar Maria -1979- Jun 2026

Here’s a viewing guide for the 1979 Swedish film Jag är Maria (English title: I Am Maria ), directed by Ingmar Bergman’s long-time collaborator, actress and occasional director, .

(Helena Brodin): Maria's aunt/relative with whom she stays. Lennart (Frej Lindqvist): Maria's uncle/relative. Themes and Reception Jag ar Maria -1979-

Background "Jag är Maria" (I Am Maria) is a 1979 Swedish film directed by Karsten Wedel and written by Per Anders Fogelström, adapted from the novel by the same author. Set in Stockholm, the film explores themes of identity, social change, and the role of women in late-20th-century Swedish society. Its period—1979—places it at the tail end of a decade marked by political activism, feminism’s second wave in Sweden, and cultural shifts that challenged traditional family and social structures. Here’s a viewing guide for the 1979 Swedish