The Call-up
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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With friends over a beer, for some easygoing nostalgic humor.
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