Still from The Most Beautiful Boy in the World — The Most Beautiful Boy in the World (2021) — Kristian Petri, Kristina LindströmPhotographed by Erik Vallsten

Kristian Petri, Kristina Lindström

The Most Beautiful Boy in the World

Name: The Most Beautiful Boy in the World
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021
Duration: 93 min

Världens vackraste pojke

Swedish / 2021 / 1h 33m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Documentary

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Synopsis

In 1971, due to the world premiere of Death in Venice, Italian director Lucino Visconti proclaimed his Tadzio as the world’s most beautiful boy. A shadow that today, 50 years later, weighs Björn Andrésen’s life.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorKristian Petri, Kristina Lindström

WriterKristina Lindström, Kristian Petri

CinematographerErik Vallsten

ComposerAnna von Hausswolff, Filip Leyman

Cast

Björn Andrésenas Self

Robine Románas Self - Björn Andrésen's Daughter

Annike Andresenas Self - Björn Andrésen's Sister

Jessica Vennbergas Self - Björn Andrésen's Girlfriend

Ann Lagerströmas Self - Björn Andrésen's Childhood Friend (voice)

Miriam Sambolas Self - Governess (voice)

Silva Filmeras Self - Björn Andrésen's Mother's Friend

Margareta Krantzas Self - Casting Director (voice)

Max Sekias Self - Manager

Masatoshi Sakaias Self - Music Producer

Hajime Sawatarias Self - Photographer (voice)

Riyoko Ikedaas Self - Manga Artist

Johanna Lidénas Self - HR- Stockholm City Archive

Kristina Lindströmas Narrator (voice)

Barbro Andrésenas Self - Björn Andrésen's Mother (archive footage)

Anne, Princess Royalas Self (archive footage)

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdomas Self (archive footage)

Dagny Erixonas Self - Björn Andrésen's Grandmother (archive footage)

Mario Tursias Self (archive footage)

Luchino Viscontias Self (archival footage)