Being Bo Widerberg

This documentary follows the life and career of Bo Widerberg. It traces his evolution from his early years as a writer and film critic in 1960s Malmö to his achievements as a director in Stockholm and his experiences in New York and Cannes. The film examines the impact of his artistic pursuit of authenticity and the personal toll his creative vision took on his life and relationships.

Directed by Jon Asp and Mattias Nohrborg, the film was produced by Film i Skåne, B-Reel Films, Svenska Filminstitutet, and Film Stockholm. Jon Asp also wrote the screenplay. The production features archive footage of Bo Widerberg alongside appearances by Roy Andersson, Thommy Berggren, Kalle Boman, Pia Degermark, and Evabritt Strandberg. In total, 39 cast members are credited in the 105-minute Swedish production. On TMDB, the film has a rating of 8/10 based on 2 votes.