Four Weeks In June / Fyra Veckor I Juni

Summary

Sentenced to four weeks in June doing community service sorting clothes in a remote Swedish factory after being found guilty of stabbing her ex-boyfriend with a pair of scissors, Sandra (Tuva Novotny) just wants to be left alone and do her penance. But Sandra discovers Lilly (Ghita Norby) the cranky old Jewish lady upstairs who plays American swing music on her phonograph. The budding friendship that cautiously develops between this sullen young woman and her eccentric neighbour becomes the heart of this film. Both Novotny and Norby were nominated for Sweden’s equivalent to the Oscar for their performances in this film. Norby won. This film, directed by Henry Meyer, is based on a wartime story told to him by his mother.

Awards

Winner: Crystal Bear Award -  Berlin International Film Festival