A World Gone Mad - The War Diaries of Astrid LindgrenMovie
“Pippi Longstocking“ has been translated into 70 languages and sold more than 60 million copies. The film tells the story of her “mother“, famous Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. When young an still unknown, she starts a diary on September 1, 1939. Full of despair about the world, she is in conversation with herself and discovers the healing power of writing. As WWII ends with millions dead and the destruction of Europe, her first book about rebellious Pippi is published.
About A World Gone Mad - The War Diaries of Astrid Lindgren
A World Gone Mad - The War Diaries of Astrid Lindgren is a 2026 documentary movie directed by Wilfried Hauke.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 38m, production credits from Germany, Sweden, an original language code of DE.
The credited cast includes Sofia Pekkari, Tom Sommerlatte, Karin Nyman. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
