ESTER BLENDA

Ester Blenda is a documentary by Swedish filmmaker Anna Hylander. It is produced by Frid & Frid (commissioned by SVT K Special) with support from The Swedish Film Institute and Filmpool Nord. World premier at Temp Documentary Festival in 2016.

The film features the voices of Rakel Wärmlander, Tova Magnusson, Sara Sommerfeld, Peter Viitanen, Ivan Mathias Petersson and Agneta Ahlin.

Frid & Frid have written and produced the music. Featured on the soundtrack is Swedish singer Sofia Karlsson. Listen to the soundtrack here on iTunes or Spotify!

The feature length version can be rented on VOD in Sweden at TriArt, SFanytime.com and Blockbuster.se.

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Ester Blenda is a groundbreaking Swedish journalist and author (Ester Blenda Nordström, 1891-1948).

She lived an adventurous life, travelled to South America, USA, Asia and the Russian Arctic. Always returning to her secret love, Carin, in Stockholm.

Although intrepid and fearless, Ester was tormented by demons that ultimately overwhelmed her. This is the story of a trailblazing, adventurous, restless soul and the times and social conventions that tried and failed to contain her.

If you wish to screen the film, or book Anna Hylander for a seminar. Send us an email at info@fridandfrid.com

Ester Blenda is produced in two versions, for cinema (89 min) and a shortened TV-version (58 min).