Jag Ar Maria -1979- Jun 2026

Their friendship begins by chance after Jon is injured in a car accident and Maria returns his bicycle to his home. There, she discovers Jon's secret world of vibrant, "naïve" paintings. As Maria shares his art with the world, it sparks a media frenzy that threatens Jon’s privacy and peace, forcing Maria to confront the complexities of adulthood and the consequences of fame. Key Cast and Crew Karsten Wedel Maria: Lise-Lotte Hjelm Jon: Peter Lindgren Maj-Britt (Aunt): Helena Brodin Maria’s Mother: Claire Wikholm Screenplay: Karsten Wedel and Göran Setterberg Accolades and Reception

The film is a subtle, melancholic character study about memory, loneliness, and fractured identity, often overlooked in the canon of late 1970s Swedish cinema. Jag ar Maria -1979-

(Peter Lindgren): A lonely painter grieving the loss of his family, misunderstood by his community. Their friendship begins by chance after Jon is