Nursing a piglet back to life because it's the runt of the litter earns Emil a friend for life.
Acting
Jan Ohlsson's unhinged energy as Emil is genuinely iconic.
Production
Småland farm setting so authentic you can smell the lingonberries.
Practical Effects
That piglet. No CGI, just pure chaotic livestock energy.
Director
Olle Hellbom
Jan Ohlsson
Emil Svensson
Lena Wisborg
Ida Svensson
Allan Edwall
Anton Svensson
Emy Storm
Alma Svensson
Björn Gustafson
Alfred
Maud Hansson
Lina
Carsta Löck
Krösa-Maja
Isa Quensel
Krösa-Maja (voice)
Hannelore Schroth
Ms. Petrell
Jan Nygren
Auctioneer
Pierre Lindstedt
Bulten i Bo
Göthe Grefbo
Kråkstorparen
Georg Årlin
Provost
Gisela Hahn
Teacher
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Astrid Lindgren's books, Emil is basically Sweden's national mascot of mischief. The woodshed became such iconic punishment that actual Swedish parents reference it.
The piglet was played by multiple piglets because baby pigs grow FAST. They reportedly ate through one prop fence entirely.
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