Becoming Astrid is a movie that tells the story of Astrid Lindgren, the well-known Swedish author who wrote famous children's books such as Pippi Longstocking and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The film focuses on Astrid's early years as a young woman, her struggles with society's expectations, and her journey to becoming a writer. The movie begins with Astrid (played by Alba August) working at a local newspaper in Vimmerby, Sweden. She falls in love with the chief editor, Reinhold Blomberg (Henrik Rafaelsen), who is much older than her. When she becomes pregnant with their son Lars, she chooses to give birth in Copenhagen where she can keep the father's identity a secret. As an unwed mother, Astrid faces discrimination and struggles to provide for her son. However, she remains determined to pursue her passion for writing. She meets Sture Lindgren (Björn Gustafsson), who later becomes her husband, at the Royal Automobile Club. The film shows how Astrid's experiences as a young woman shape her into the writer she eventually becomes, known for creating strong female characters that inspire generations of readers worldwide. Overall, Becoming Astrid is a heartwarming and inspiring biopic about one of the most beloved children's authors of all time

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Nogle film med lignende genrer og produceret omkring samme tid som Becoming Astrid inkluderer Oppenheimer, The Iron Claw, Killers of the Flower Moon, BlackBerry, The Promised Land, Before It Ends.

Becoming Astrid blev udgivet i biografen d. 31. januar 2019.