France / May 15, 2025 / Cannes Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
The documentary chronicles Bo Widerberg's journey from 1960s Malmö, where he worked as a writer and film critic, to his successes as a director in Stockholm and international adventures in Cannes and New York. The film also explores the personal costs of his artistic vision and how his pursuit of life and authenticity affected both himself and those around him.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Stellan Skarsgård | Self |
| Lars von Trier | Self |
| Johan Widerberg | Self |
| Martin Widerberg | Self |
| Matilda Jolin Widerberg | Self |
| Nina Widerberg | Self |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | I huvudet på Bo |
| Original language | svenska (SV) |
| Spoken languages | English, svenska |
| Production countries | Sweden |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | B-Reel Films, Triart Film AB |
| Release date | 2 luglio 2025 |
| Production | Mattias Nohrborg |
| Writer | Jon Asp |
| Assistant directors | Jon Asp, Mattias Nohrborg |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
France / Jul 02, 2025
Sweden / Oct 10, 2025 / 7
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