PREVIEW: The Most Beautiful Boy in the World (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

(as themselves) Björn Andrésen, Annike Andresen, Silva Filmer, Riyoko Ikeda, Margareta Krantz, Ann Lagerström, Johanna Lidén, Robine Román, Masatoshi Sakai, Miriam Sambol, Hajime Sawatari, Max Seki, Jessica Vennberg

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Kristina Lindström (Palme) and Kristian Petri (Sommaren), directors, writers; Stina Gardell (Five Star Existence), producer; Filip Leyman (film debut) and Anna Von Hausswolff (Klimatexprimentet), composers; Erik Vallsten (Detained), cinematographer; Dino Jonsäter (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) and Hanna Lejonqvist (My Skinny Sister), editors

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Fifty years after being catapulted into the spotlight, thanks to his breakthrough performance in Lucino Visconti’s classic film Death in Venice, former teen star Björn Andrésen looks back on his difficult life in the public eye in an attempt to finally get things back in order…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

The uneasy life of teen idol Björn Andrésen is revealed in a documentary that shows the intimidating price of growing up in the spotlight, as we have sadly seen with so many other young stars over the years.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 30TH JULY 2021

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE, AND AVAILABLE TO RENT/BUY ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS, INCLUDING AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

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