Midsommardansen (1971)
A group of young people gathered on the countryside to celebrate midsummer dancing, drinking and romancing. And some fighting too. Followed by more violence, jealousy and guilt. On the journey home one of the cars the travel in collides with a bus.
Details
Budget
$0
Rating
5/10 (1 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Sisu Film
About Midsommardansen
"Midsommardansen" is a 1971 Swedish drama that centers on a group of young people celebrating midsummer in the countryside. The film explores themes of romance, revelry, and conflict, showing how initial celebrations can devolve into violence, jealousy, and guilt.
The narrative intensifies as the festivities conclude, leading to a tragic bus collision on the journey home. This event underscores the film's dramatic focus on the consequences of the characters' actions and interactions during their midsummer gathering.
With a runtime of 90 minutes, "Midsommardansen" received a user rating of 5 out of 10 from one vote on TMDB, and an IMDb rating of 4.6 based on 35 votes.
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People search for "Midsommardansen" because it is a Swedish drama from the 1970s that focuses on a midsummer celebration. Its plot involves a group of young people, dancing, drinking, and eventual conflict leading to a car crash. The single keyword associated with the movie is "midsummer."
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Midsommardansen was released in Swedish cinemas on January 25, 1971, and was later shown on TV4 in Sweden in 1997 and 1998. The Swedish Film Institute's archive may grant access to the film for research, other film archives, and rights holders, but it is not currently available to stream in most regions.
No, "Midsommardansen" is a 1971 Swedish drama film based on the novel "Juhannustanssit" by Finnish author Hannu Salama.
The film concludes with a tragic car accident on the journey home from the midsummer celebration. A car carrying several of the young people collides with a bus, resulting in many fatalities.
User reviews for "Midsommardansen" are mixed, with some calling it "so bad that it's actually good" due to its portrayal of Finnish stereotypes and 70s nudity. The film has a 5/10 rating on TMDb from one vote and a 4.6/10 on IMDb from 35 user ratings, suggesting a limited or divided reception.