
Emil and the Piglet(1973)
Nursing a piglet back to life because it's the runt of the litter earns Emil a friend for life.


Emil Svensson lives with his mother and father, little sister Ida, farmhand Alfred, and maid Lina on a picturesque farm in Småland. He is an unusually lively little boy, who just can't resist trying out every whim that enters into his white-haired head. Always with the best intentions in mind, because he is a good-hearted child, but often with catastrophic results, especially for his short-tempered father. As a result, Emil spends a lot of quality time in the wood shed carving wood figurines and waiting for Anton's temper to cool down. And the father's patience is certainly tried, as Emil gets his head stuck in the family's only soup bowl, hoists little Ida up the flag pole, and arranges a lavish Christmas party for the poor.

Jan Ohlsson
Emil Svensson

Lena Wisborg
Ida Svensson

Allan Edwall
Anton Svensson

Emy Storm
Alma Svensson

Björn Gustafson
Alfred

Maud Hansson
Lina

Carsta Löck
Krösa-Maja

Isa Quensel
Krösa-Maja (voice)

Hannelore Schroth
Ms. Petrell

Paul Esser
Doctor
Emil i Lönneberga is a comedy, family film released in 1971 exploring themes of based on novel or book, parent child relationship, clumsy fellow, shenanigan, bad luck, based on children's book. Directed by Olle Hellbom, it stars Jan Ohlsson, Lena Wisborg, Allan Edwall. Emil Svensson lives with his mother and father, little sister Ida, farmhand Alfred, and maid Lina on a picturesque farm in Småland. He is an unusually lively little boy, who just can't resist trying out every whim that enters into his white-haired head. Always with the best intentions in mind, because he is a good-hearted child, but often with catastrophic results, especially for his short-tempered father. As a result, Emil spends a lot of quality time in the wood shed carving wood figurines and waiting for Anton's temper to cool down. And the father's patience is certainly tried, as Emil gets his head stuck in the family's only soup bowl, hoists little Ida up the flag pole, and arranges a lavish Christmas party for the poor.
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