Montenegro eller Pärlor och svin
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Montenegro eller Pärlor och svin

Marilyn Jordan, an American, lives in Stockholm with her Swedish husband and family. Her behavior is bizarre, perhaps mad: she poisons the dog's milk ...and advises the dog not to drink it; she sets the sheets afire as her husband sleeps; she crawls under the dining table to sing. While detained at airport customs for carrying pruning shears, she meets a young Yugoslav woman and goes with her to a Gypsy enclave where she's fought over, takes a lover, helps with the sordid entertainment at a bar, and returns home more dangerous than before. The film also tells parallel stories of Marilyn's daughter becoming a junior homemaker as the young immigrant practices her striptease. Show More

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Montenegro eller Pärlor och svin is a 1981 Swedish film that tells the story of Marilyn Jordan, an American living in Stockholm with her Swedish husband and family. Marilyn's behavior becomes increasingly bizarre and unhinged throughout the film, as she engages in strange actions such as poisoning the dog's milk and setting the sheets on fire while her husband sleeps. She even crawls under the dining table to sing.

One day, while being detained at airport customs for carrying pruning shears, Marilyn meets a young Yugoslav woman. Intrigued by her, Marilyn decides to accompany her to a Gypsy enclave. There, Marilyn finds herself in a dangerous and chaotic environment, where she becomes the object of desire for some and takes a lover. She even gets involved in the sordid entertainment at a local bar.

Upon returning home, Marilyn is more dangerous than ever before, raising questions about her sanity and stability. The film also interweaves parallel stories, including those of Marilyn's daughter and the Swedish society in which they live.

Montenegro eller Pärlor och svin is a mesmerizing exploration of one woman's descent into madness and the consequences it has on her family and personal life. With its unique storytelling style and intense performances, the film captivates viewers from start to finish.