Ted Gärdestad's breakthrough is unmatched in Swedish pop history. In the early 70s, Sweden was gripped by Ted-fever. Overnight he became Sweden's first teenage idol. A story of a great composer, his bond with brother Kenneth, the music, and life. His music defined Swedish pop, with lyrics filled with life, love, pain, and hope.
Ted - Show Me Love
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The film about one of Sweden's most beloved artists and his dramatic, contrasting, and all-too-short life. Ted Gärdestad's remarkable breakthrough is unmatched in Swedish pop history. In the early 1970s, Sweden was gripped by total Ted-fever as the entire country was captivated by his joy, energy, talent, and fantastic songs. Overnight, he became Sweden's first real teenage idol. The film tells the story of one of our time's greatest composers, his unwavering bond with his brother Kenneth, with the music, and with life itself. Ted's fate came to touch an entire nation. His music has in many ways defined Swedish pop, with brilliant lyrics by his brother Kenneth, filled with life, love, pain, and hope.
Some flashing lights sequences or patterns may affect photosensitive viewers.
- Duration:
- 1h 55m
- Release Date:
- 2018
- Genre:
- Drama,
- Music,
- Biography
- Rating:
- Director:
- Hannes Holm
- Starring:
- Adam Pålsson
- Peter Viitanen
- Happy Jankell
- Jonas Karlsson
- Johan Hedenberg
- Tove Edfeldt
