Deep Dive: The Wild Ones (2012)
Film Lens
The film follows Birgitta Stenberg as she reflects on her life after World War II, starting at the age of 18 when she leaves Sweden. She travels to major cities like New York, Paris, and Rome, embracing a bohemian lifestyle. Stenberg shares her experiences of love, exploitation, and drug use, while also acknowledging her role as an exploiter in some situations.
Through conversations with former lovers, Stenberg examines the choices she made during her free-spirited years. The film raises questions about the cost of freedom and the sacrifices that come with a wild lifestyle, providing a personal narrative that intertwines her past with broader themes of autonomy and consequence.
Why Watch
- •Meet Birgitta Stenberg, a Swedish author with a wild past.
- •See Stenberg's reflections on love and exploitation.
- •Find out about the bohemian lifestyle in post-war Europe.
Did You Know
•Birgitta Stenberg left Sweden at the age of 18 in the years after World War II.
•The film features cities like New York, Paris, and Rome as key locations.
•Stenberg received the Selma Lagerlöf Prize for her contributions to literature.
Perfect For
Post-war European historyBohemian lifestylesSwedish literature