
Rum 213 Today
The book won the Bokjuryn award in 2011. Critics have compared Angerborn’s atmospheric style to that of legendary Swedish author Maria Gripe.
The film premiered in Sweden on , following a debut at the Göteborg Film Festival. Rum 213
Reviewers from The Hollywood Reporter described it as a "prim, po-faced horror story for the young" that focuses on female solidarity and coming-of-age emotions rather than excessive "jump scares" or violence. Key Themes The book won the Bokjuryn award in 2011
Twelve-year-old Elvira attends summer camp and, due to water damage in her original quarters, is moved to Room 213—a room that has been unused for sixty years. Soon, unexplained events occur: items vanish at night, and a mysterious girl in white with red hair is seen wandering the grounds. Reviewers from The Hollywood Reporter described it as
Directed by Emelie Lindblom in her feature debut, with a script co-written by Angerborn.
The series is noted for exploring the "threshold" of the teenage years. Key themes include:
Written by and published in 2011, Rum 213 is recognized as a modern classic of Swedish children's literature.
