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The Call-up

1979 · 85 min Comedy
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

It's time for Jonsson to return to his old regiment to rehearse what he learned during conscription a few years ago. He meets his old friends, platoon leader Larsson and the music loving captain 'Beethoven'. Jonsson and his comrades doesn't take it very serious - but they have a jolly good time. A female journalist follows the exercise to write an article, and gets interested in him.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Repmånad eller Hur man gör pojkar av män
Year 1979
Country Sweden
Genre Comedy
Director Lasse Åberg
Runtime 85 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (51 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy from the gap between military protocol and the protagonists' playful disregard for it. It relies on familiar archetypes and an ironic lens on the 'summer camp' aspect of reserve duty.

What lingers after viewing is a gentle, nostalgic chuckle at the absurdities of male bonding and grown men playing soldier. It’s a lighthearted escape into camaraderie. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lasse Åberg

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