The Andersson Brothers

The Andersson Brothers

2024•1h 24m•6.7/10

Documentary

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6.7/10(3)

A tender portrayal of four stubborn brothers becomes a touching contemporary Swedish family chronicle about dreams, class, heritage, and the difficulty of connection. The Andersson brothers grew up in a working-class home in Gothenburg. Roy became an internationally acclaimed filmmaker while Ronny ended up as a homeless man. Kjell became a documentary filmmaker, and Leif lives as a disability pensioner.

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Leif Andersson

Self

Kjell Andersson

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Roy Andersson

Roy Andersson

Self

Johanna Bernhardson

Self

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