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Critic Johan Croneman
rated 8

Henrik Georgsson berättar vackert om ett smutsigt politiskt 80- och 90-tal och Stieg Larssons envetna kartläggning av högerextremister och nazister...

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter
Critic Jens Peterson
rated 6

Engagerat porträtt av Stieg Larsson...

Read full review at Aftonbladet
Critic Adam Ambus Madslund
rated 7

Filmen er gennemresearchet og grundig...

Read full review at Soundvenue
Critic Bo Tao Michaëlis
rated 7

...en flot helgenkåring af en journalist, der aldrig var bange for sit liv...

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko
Critic Fredrik Sahlin
rated 8

...en oupphörligt intressant och skrämmande aktuell dokumentär...

Read full review at Svt Kulturnyheterna

Cast & Crew

Emil Almén
As Stieg Larsson
Johan Eriksson
As Säpo agent
Mattias Königsson
As Journalist
Magnus Höqqvist
As Säpo agent
Jan Simonsson
As Stieg Larssons röst (voice)

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Stieg Larsson: The Man Who Played with Fire is a gripping documentary that delves into the life and work of the renowned Swedish author, best known for his Millennium Trilogy. The film offers a unique perspective on Larsson's pioneering work in fighting right-wing extremism and neo-Nazism, an obsession that ultimately had fatal consequences. Through previously unseen interviews with those closest to him and access to his private archives, the documentary reveals a fascinating and deeply human portrait of a man who dedicated his life to exposing the darkest corners of Swedish society. At the same time, the film serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle against extremism and the importance of courageous voices like Larsson's in today's world.

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