ESTER BLENDA, (2016) feature length documentary (89 min.) written and directed by Anna Hylander.

In a weave of photographs and quotes from letters Anna portrays the life of Ester Blenda Nordström in a personal and intimate way. Produced by Frid & Frid in 2016.

It´s the story of a trailblazing, adventurous and restless soul. Ester Blenda Nordström was the groundbreaking Swedish journalist and author that in 1914 did the first undercover journalism in Sweden ever. She lived an unorthodox life in a very restrictive time for women and travelled the world, always returning to her secret love, Carin in Stockholm. Although intrepid and fearless, Ester Blenda was tormented by demons that ultimately overwhelmed her.

When the movie premiered Nordström was unknown for the public. The response from the audience of her spectacular life was immediate. The movie was screened in cinemas around Sweden, on Swedish national television and nominated for the national award Guldbaggen for BEST SOUND. 

Ester Blendas voice is performed by Swedish actress Rakel Wärmländer, other voices are performed by Tova Magnusson, Sara Sommerfeld, Peter Viitanen. All music is written by Frid & Frid, featuring Sofia Karlsson. The soundtrack is on Spotify.

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Rent the movie for 39 SEK ≈ 5 USD. In Swedish with English subtitles.

Anna Hylander opening Ester Blenda Nordströms own trunk of collected photos, letters, diaries and articles.