Jag är Maria (released as I Am Maria in English) is a 1979 Swedish drama film based on the novel Jag är Maria jag by . The film is often sought on platforms like OK.RU (Odnoklassniki) for streaming, as it remains a notable piece of Swedish cinema from that era. Plot Overview
The story follows 11-year-old (Lise-Lotte Hjelm), who is sent to stay with relatives in a small town. Feeling isolated, she forms a bond with Jon (Peter Lindgren), a reclusive and misunderstood painter often dismissed by the townspeople as a "drunken enforcer". Maria is the only person who sees past the village's prejudices, discovering Jon’s sensitive world and his mourning for a lost family. Their friendship eventually draws the attention of the media and local authorities, leading to a climax where Maria must help Jon navigate his transition into a care home. Cast and Creative Team jag ar maria 1979 okru work
Jag ser fram emot att bidra med min kompetens och mitt engagemang till ert team. Hans-Eric Hellberg Jag är Maria (released as I
Jag är Maria follows the story of , a 16-year-old girl living in a bleak suburb of Stockholm during the economic downturn of the late 1970s. The film opens with a voiceover: "Jag är Maria. Jag är femton – nej, sexton. Jag vet inte varför jag ljuger om min ålder." ("I am Maria. I am fifteen – no, sixteen. I don’t know why I lie about my age.") Feeling isolated, she forms a bond with Jon