Film
A World Gone Mad - The War Diaries of Astrid Lindgren
2026Directed by Wilfried Hauke
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
About A World Gone Mad - The War Diaries of Astrid Lindgren
- Documentary
Synopsis
“Pippi Longstocking“ has been translated into 70 languages and sold more than 60 million copies. The film tells the story of her “mother“, famous Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. When young an still unknown, she starts a diary on September 1, 1939. Full of despair about the world, she is in conversation with herself and discovers the healing power of writing. As WWII ends with millions dead and the destruction of Europe, her first book about rebellious Pippi is published.
- Director
- Wilfried Hauke
- Original title
- Astrid Lindgren – Die Menschheit hat den Verstand verloren
