(released internationally as I Am Maria ) is a 1979 Swedish drama film directed by Karsten Wedel. Based on the novel Jag är Maria, jag by Hans-Eric Hellberg, it is a coming-of-age story centered on a young girl's search for connection. Plot Summary

by Hans-Eric Hellberg. It is particularly noted for its sensitive portrayal of a young girl's rebellion against adult prejudices and her development of a deep, unconventional friendship. Plot Overview The story follows 11-year-old

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The story follows 11-year-old (played by Lise-Lotte Hjelm), who is sent to live with relatives in a small town. Feeling isolated, she forms a deep and "strange" friendship with Jon (Peter Lindgren), an eccentric, elderly painter who is often drunk and dismissed by the local townspeople as nearly insane.

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Maria’s impartial view of Jon contrasts sharply with the narrow-minded prejudices of the townspeople.

Peter Lindgren , who won the Best Actor award at the 16th Guldbagge Awards for this role Maj-Britt: Helena Brodin Release Date: December 15, 1979 (Sweden) Runtime: Approximately 94 minutes Availability and References