Siskins feeding

with thanks to Stefan at birds.se for help in identifying

010101 – 1 Sweden

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Kejsarn av Portugallien, Den Goda Viljan

My journey into Swedish culture took a major step forward when I dared to watch my first Swedish film without english subtitles – though I did use the Swedish subtitles.

I had the wonderful experience of watching the film written by Ingmar Bergman about his own parents early life (in english entitled  The Best Intentions).

A wonderful story and so beautifully acted and directed.

So my journey has continued and we have just finished watching

A fascinatingly enchanting  and delicately crafted story that is magnificently acted and produced.

Both have a haunting quality about them. The blend of beautiful scenery and those special character-full expressions and turns of phrase adding such richness to the events as they unfold in a leisurely, almost undramatic, way. Excitement is found not so much in the action, but in seeing the reactions of the participants.

One thing is very clear, whether it be the countryside, the culture or perhaps the hardness of life in those periods, I can be certain to behold some charismatic individual with a very special way of saying things.

Truly, truly, both films (total viewing about 8 hours) have been profound experiences for me.

Spring arriving

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