When I borrowed this swedish movie I was expecting a gentle movie about the power of music to transform peoples lives. I got that, but also so much more. It’s about a man who wants to make people happy through music and pays the ultimate price. It’s about people discovering, that as a unit they can be powerful and daring to turn down barriers that keeps them from living a life of their choice. Individual struggles unfold that lead to a path of self discovery and questions on where to go from here.
Also, the music, ‘Gabriella’s song’ in particular is a heartfelt piece of music that has the potential to empower and give people hope. The music is very melodic and the words passionate.
And here is a video with the English translation:
Story clipping:
A successful international conductor suddenly interrupts his career and returns home to Sweden’s far north to address his childhood grievances. But his remedial solace is shattered when the local church choir seeks him out for advice. He can’t say no, and from that moment, nothing in the village is the same again. As the amateur choir develops and grows, he is drawn to the people of his hometown. He makes friends and enemies, and finds love…
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November 7, 2009 at 2:12 am
Beautiful, I am studying Positive Psychology in college. I am re-searching a paper and found this site. Thank You!