Cornelis

Cornelis is a historical drama about the life of Cornelis Vreeswijk, a prominent Swedish musician who worked as a bard, poet, and actor. The film explores the contrast between his public success on stage and his private struggles. It follows the talented artist as he deals with self-destructive tendencies while searching for love and acceptance throughout his life.

Directed by Amir Chamdin, this production was the first of two films he directed before 2 Big to Rig. The screenplay was written by Antonia Pyk and produced by Martina Stöhr. Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby stars in the title role, supported by a cast including Malin Crépin, Helena af Sandeberg, David Dencik, Johan Glans, and Frida Sjögren. In total, the production credited 60 actors and 123 crew members.

The movie was produced in Sweden by Film i Väst and Chamdin & Stöhr Filmproduktion. Since its release in 2010, it has received moderate feedback from audiences. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.3/10 based on 2,900 votes, while on TMDB, it has a score of 6.1/10 from 33 votes.