About Midsommar

Midsommar is a psychological folk horror film released in 2019, written and directed by Ari Aster. It revolves around a young woman named Dani, who, struggling with the traumatic loss of her family, travels with her boyfriend Christian and their friends to Sweden to partake in a traditional midsummer festival. What begins as a dream vacation gradually descends into a psychological nightmare as the bizarre and violent rituals of the local cult are unveiled.

Making / Production

Midsommar's creation was influenced by director Ari Aster's personal experiences and his interest in Swedish folklore and mythology. The movie was primarily shot in Hungary, with the fictional commune set specifically built for the movie. The film's climactic scene involved a pyrotechnic effect that was executed in a single take.

Actors

• Florence Pugh as Dani Ardor: She gives a profound performance portraying a grief-stricken woman seeking solace and belonging.
• Jack Reynor as Christian Hughes: Reynor effectively plays a emotionally distant and selfish boyfriend.
• William Jackson Harper as Josh: Harper portrays a studious and curious anthropologist interested in the Midsummer festival.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is largely inspired by the Swedish folklore and myths, as well as the director's own experiences with a breakup.
• The fictional language spoken by the commune members in the film is a combination of Swedish and ancient Norse.
• The film portrays various rituals depicted in the film are fictional, created by director Ari Aster and the production team.

Awards

Midsommar was widely celebrated for its screenplay, direction, acting, and visual aesthetic. Florence Pugh, in particular, received critical acclaim for her performance and was nominated for a British Independent Film Award.

Quotes

• "I think I ate one of her pubic hairs." - Christian
• "You are the family now." - Pelle to Dani
• "I want to go home." - Dani

• "The House That Hårga Built" - Bobby Krlic
• "Chorus Of The Hårga" - Bobby Krlic
• "Fire Temple" - Bobby Krlic