: The story moves between Sunne in Värmland, Sweden, and its geographical opposite, New Zealand.
: Focuses on Aron's inability to move past his wife's death and his eventual correspondence with a pen pal in New Zealand, while his son Sidner struggles to find his own path amidst the family's shared trauma. Juloratoriet
: Featured prominent Swedish actors including Peter Haber (Aron), Johan Widerberg (Sidner), and Lena Endre . : The story moves between Sunne in Värmland,
This epic novel is considered one of the most important works in modern Swedish literature. This epic novel is considered one of the
In a musical context, Juloratoriet is the Swedish name for Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio ( Weihnachts-Oratorium ), BWV 248. It is a series of six cantatas originally intended for performance during the Christmas season and is the central artistic inspiration for the novel. Juloratoriet (The Christmas Oratorio) - Film Fest Gent
: The film was a critical success, winning several Guldbagge Awards , including Best Film and Best Supporting Actress for Viveka Seldahl. The Musical Work (J.S. Bach)