Pure (2010)
A raw, emotionally charged Swedish drama about a young woman's desperate pursuit of beauty and belonging through the transformative power of classical music.
Pure - Movie Information
- Original Title: Till det som är vackert
- Release Year: 2010
- Directed by: Lisa Langseth
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 40m
- Original Language: Swedish
- Spoken Languages: Swedish
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 22, 2010 (Sweden), March 12, 2012 (Germany - 16), June 20, 2013 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: Till Det Som Ar Vackert (US), 순수소녀 (KR), Milovaná (CZ), Чистота (RU)
- Production Companies: Film i Väst, Tre Vänner
- Production Countries: Sweden
Pure - Plot
Katarina is 20 years old. With a troubled past in a dreary suburb, her life seems to be already set in stone - until she discovers music. Everything changes when she hears a performance of Mozart's 'Requiem' at the Gothenburg Concert Hall that sends her reeling and opens up a beautiful new world. She feels that she has to change her life and get as far away from her ugly reality as possible. But the path she has to follow proves to be a treacherous one, filled with lies, betrayal and a dangerous liaison with the married conductor Adam. Yet Katarina is ready to do anything to gain her new identity.
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Pure - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Lisa Langseth
Main Cast
- Alicia Vikander
- Samuel Fröler
- Josephine Bauer
- Martin Wallström
- Frederik Nilsson
- Ylva Gallon
- Elisabeth Göransson
- Anna Åström
- Helén Söderqvist Henriksson
- Magnus Lindberg
Writers
- Lisa Langseth
Producers
- Jessica Ask
- Mikael Frisell
- Helena Sandermark
- Helen Ahlsson
- Gunnar Carlsson
Pure - FAQs
What is Pure (2010) about?
Pure follows Katarina, a 20-year-old from a troubled suburban background whose life is upended after hearing Mozart's Requiem at the Gothenburg Concert Hall. Desperate to escape her bleak reality, she pursues a new identity through the world of classical music, entering a perilous affair with a married conductor.
Where can you stream Pure (2010)?
Pure (2010) is available to watch online in the United States. You can check current streaming availability, rental, and purchase options across platforms like Amazon Prime Video and others by visiting JustWatch, which lists up-to-date viewing options for your region.
Is Pure (2010) Alicia Vikander's debut film?
Yes, Pure (2010) is widely regarded as Alicia Vikander's breakthrough feature film role. Her performance as Katarina earned significant critical acclaim in Sweden and helped launch her international career, which later led to an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Danish Girl (2015).
Who directed Pure (2010)?
Pure was written and directed by Lisa Langseth, marking her feature film directorial debut. Langseth originally developed the story as a stage play before adapting it for the screen. The film established her as a distinctive voice in contemporary Swedish cinema.
Who are the main actors in Pure (2010)?
The film stars Alicia Vikander as Katarina and Samuel Fröler as Adam, the married conductor at the center of their dangerous liaison. The supporting cast includes Josephine Bauer, Martin Wallström, Frederik Nilsson, Ylva Gallon, Elisabeth Göransson, Anna Åström, Helén Söderqvist Henriksson, and Magnus Lindberg.
What role does Mozart's music play in Pure?
Mozart's Requiem serves as the film's emotional and narrative catalyst. When Katarina hears it performed live at the Gothenburg Concert Hall, it triggers a profound awakening, making her acutely aware of the beauty she has been denied. Classical music becomes both her escape route and the arena for her most destructive choices.
When was Pure released and in which countries?
Pure had its original theatrical release on October 22, 2010 in Sweden. It subsequently opened in Germany on March 12, 2012, and in South Korea on June 20, 2013, where it was rated 19+. The film received international attention largely due to Alicia Vikander's acclaimed central performance.
What are similar films to Pure (2010)?
Viewers who enjoyed Pure may also appreciate Thirteen (2003), Riding in Cars with Boys (2001), Summertime (2015), and Travolta and Me (1993). These films share similar themes of young women navigating identity, desire, and self-destruction in pursuit of a life beyond their circumstances.
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