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Emil from Lönneberga by Astrid Lindgren: every TV and movie adaptation

Quick answer

Emil from Lönneberga by Astrid Lindgren has been adapted into 1 TV series and 3 movies: Emil i Lönneberga (1971), Michel aus Lönneberga (1975), Emil's Mischiefs (1985), That Boy Emil (2013).

About Emil from Lönneberga

Emil from Lönneberga is a book series by Astrid Lindgren (original language: Swedish). Genre: children's fiction. The first screen adaptation was Emil i Lönneberga in 1971; the most recent released one is That Boy Emil (2013).

Every adaptation of Emil from Lönneberga

Emil i Lönneberga

Movie · 1971 · Sweden · directed by Olle Hellbom

1971 film by Olle Hellbom.

Michel aus Lönneberga poster

Michel aus Lönneberga

TV series · 1975–1974 · Sveriges Television · Sweden · directed by Olle Hellbom

West German-Swedish television series.

Emil's Mischiefs

Movie · 1985 · Soviet Union · directed by Varis Brasla

1985 television film directed by Varis Brasla.

That Boy Emil

Movie · 2013 · Sweden · directed by Per Åhlin and Alicja Jaworski Björk

2013 animated film directed by Per Åhlin.

Emil from Lönneberga: books in order

  1. Emil and the Great Escape (1963)
  2. Emil's Pranks (1966)
  3. Emil's Clever Pig (1970)

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Common questions

Has Emil from Lönneberga been made into a TV show or movie?

Yes. Emil from Lönneberga by Astrid Lindgren has been adapted into 1 TV series and 3 movies: Emil i Lönneberga (1971), Michel aus Lönneberga (1975), Emil's Mischiefs (1985), That Boy Emil (2013).

Who wrote Emil from Lönneberga?

Emil from Lönneberga was written by Astrid Lindgren.

How many adaptations of Emil from Lönneberga are there?

We list 4 screen adaptations: 1 TV series and 3 movies.

Is a new Emil from Lönneberga adaptation coming?

No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is That Boy Emil (2013).

What order should I read Emil from Lönneberga in?

Start with Emil and the Great Escape, then continue in the order listed on this page (3 books).

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