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“A man. A voice. A legend.”
”Cornelis” is the unique chronicle about one of Sweden’s greatest music legends - Cornelis Vreeswijk. An honest and gripping account of an exceptionally talented, but self-destructive artist’s intense life both on and behind the stage. A man who during his whole life was searching for love and confirmation.

Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby
Cornelis Vreeswijk

Malin Crépin
Ingalill Rehnberg

Helena af Sandeberg
Bim Warne

David Dencik
Fred Åkerström

Johan Glans
Anders Burman
Frida Sjögren
Anita Strandell

Vera Vitali
Ann-Christin Wennerström

Pernilla Andersson
Ann-Lousie Hansson

Frederik Nilsson
Anstaltschef
Mike Granditsky
Arrangören
Cornelis is a history, drama, music film released in 2010 exploring themes of musician, sweden, biography, prison escape. Directed by Amir Chamdin, it stars Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby, Malin Crépin, Helena af Sandeberg. ”Cornelis” is the unique chronicle about one of Sweden’s greatest music legends - Cornelis Vreeswijk. An honest and gripping account of an exceptionally talented, but self-destructive artist’s intense life both on and behind the stage. A man who during his whole life was searching for love and confirmation.
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