Alena (2015 film)

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Alena
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Theatrical poster
Directed byDaniel di Grado
Based on Alena
by Kim W. Andersson
Starring
  • Amalia Holm Bjelket
  • Felice Jankell
  • Rebecka Nyman
  • Molly Nutley
Release dates
CountrySweden
LanguageSwedish

Alena is a Swedish horror film directed by Daniel di Grado. [1] It is based on the Swedish graphic novel Alena by Kim W. Andersson. [2] The original graphic novel dealt with themes of homophobia, external and internalized, themes which are absent in the film.

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Reception

Dennis Harvey of Variety wrote that the film is a "polished and reasonably entertaining hunk of teen angst, but its familiar suspense elements rely heavily on a “twist” most viewers will see coming a mile off." [2] Jennie Kermode wrote "Everything about this film is exquisite, from its gorgeously textured cinematography to the delicate performances of its stars. Nothing has been left to chance, and the result is compelling viewing." [3]

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References

  1. Alena (2015) - IMDb , retrieved 2023-05-08
  2. 1 2 Dennis Harvey (26 February 2016). "Film Review: 'Alena'". Variety. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
  3. "Alena (2015) Film Review". Eye for Film.