Cornelis

Cornelis 2010

6.3/10

IMDB Rating : 6.3

FD Smart Rating : 6.3

Synopsis : Exceptionally gifted but deeply troubled, musician Cornelis Vreeswijk lives an intense life on stage and behind the scenes as seen in this biopic.

Regions Available ( 1 ) :
Sweden

Directors:

Amir Chamdin

Actors:

Helena af Sandeberg , Malin Crepin , Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby , Frida Sjogren , Vera Vitali , Johan Glans , David Dencik , Pernilla Andersson

Creators:

Antonia Pyk

Languages:

Swedish [Original]

Subtitles:

Danish , Finnish , Norwegian , Swedish

Genres:

Biography, Drama, Music

Release Date:

2010

Run Time:

1h37m

Maturity Rating:

Recommended for ages 13 and up

Cornelis is the unique chronicle about one of Sweden's greatest music legends - Cornelis Vreeswijk. An honest and gripping account of an exceptionally talented, but self-destructive artist's intense life both on and behind the stage. A man who during his whole life was searching for love and confirmation.

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