THE BOOK ABOUT INGEBORG
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THE BOOK ABOUT INGEBORG AS A MOVIE ...
The short documentary The Child Murderess of Vesene (16 min), directed by Carl Eneroth, transports us to unsettling locations. We revisit the murder scene, the courthouse where Ingeborg was sentenced, and the cemetery where Ingeborg's children lie. Listen close as relatives retell the chilling story of Ingeborg and her family.
Winner of "Best Short Documentary (Jan, 2021)" in London Indie Film Festival
Winner of "Best Short Documentary (Feb, 2021)" at the New Jersey Film Awards
Winner of "Best Short Documentary (May, 2021)" at the Miami Indie Film Awards
Winner of "Best Short Documentary (Jan, 2022)" in Budapest Film Festival
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... AND COMPULSORY READING AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
In the course Scandinavian Crime Literature at the University of California in Los Angeles, you will read true crime and traditional crime fiction and study whether these genres reveal anything about Scandinavian culture, identity and ideology. Since the fall of 2022, Maria's book is compulsory literature for this course.
A powerful and unusual reconstruction of an old crime that becomes deeply personal and heartfelt. You won’t forget these characters, who are brought to life in Maria Bouroncle’s vivid account of family, community and humanity.
Dr. Patrick Wen, Continuing Lecturer, UCLA
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... AND COMPULSORY READING AT UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG
In the course Literature and intersectionality at the University of Gothenburg, you will learn about fiction through the lens of class, gender, racification, sexuality and age. The Fall of 2019, Maria's book was compulsory literature for this course.
Maria Bouroncle takes us deep into a story of real-life murder to show us the humanity - even love - behind the crime. A riveting read - haunting, atmospheric, and ultimately, heart-breaking.
Manil Suri, best-selling author of The Death of Vishnu, and a former contributing opinion writer at the New York Times.