The Women on the Roof
The Women on the Roof

The Women on the Roof (1989)

15 (SE) | Sweden | Swedish | 89 min
Directed by: Carl-Gustav Nykvist
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An innocent and beautiful teenage girl, Linnea takes a garret room in Stockholm just before WWI. She begins work for a dour older man, but soon meets an interesting young woman, Anna, a photographer. They form a relationship based on mutual attraction; soon they are lovers. From Anna, Linnea learns the craft of photography; European politics heat up, and Anna's even-tempered and versatile boyfriend Willy suddenly returns to take up with her again and with Linnea, too.

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Palme d'Or

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Release Date

Sweden
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1989-09-15
Denmark
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1989-11-24
USA
(New York New Directors and New Films Festival)
1990-03-31
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Women on the Roof
(Original title)
The Women on the Roof
Canada (English title)
Pigerne på taget
Denmark
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Unrated
Violence & Gore
Unrated
Profanity
Unrated
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unrated
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Unrated