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'Everlasting' earns top Swedish award nods

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Published: Dec. 30, 2008 at 9:37 AM

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The Swedish Film Institute has nominated "Involuntary," "Let the Right One In" and "Everlasting Moments" for its best film Golden Beetle award.

The directors of each of the three movies -- Ruben Ostlund, Tomas Alfredson and Jan Troell, respectively -- are also in the running for the best director award, the Institute announced in Stockholm Tuesday.

Nominated in the category of best actress in a leading role are Lena Endre for her work in

"Heaven's Heart," Maria Heiskanen for her performance in "Everlasting Moments" and Cecilia Milocco for her role in "Involuntary."

Shortlisted for the best actor in a leading role prize are Mikael Persbrandt for his work in "Everlasting Moments," Gustaf Skarsgard for his performance in "Patrik Age 1.5" and Peter Stormare for his role in "Wolf."

The contenders for the Golden Beetle for best actress in a supporting role are Maria Lundqvist from "Heaven's Heart," Amanda Ooms from "Everlasting Moments" and Marie Robertson from "Rallybrudar."

The nominees for the best actor in a supporting role award are Jesper Christensen of

"Everlasting Moments," Torkel Petersson of "Patrik Age 1.5" and Per Ragnar of "Let the Right One In."

The Golden Beetle awards are scheduled to be handed out Jan. 12 at Cirkus in Stockholm. Swedish Television is to broadcast the event live.

Topics: Marie Robertson
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