Monica Z (2013)
Release Year: 2013
Nation: Sweden
Alternative Title: Waltz for Monica, Valse pour Monica, Vals gia ti Monica, Monica Zetterlund - a lingonberry branch in a cocktailglass
Director: Per Fly
Writer: Monica Zetterlund, Per Fly, Peter Birro
Summary
Monica Z is a 2013 Swedish biographical film directed by Per Fly, set against the backdrop of the glamour and free spirit of the early sixties in Stockholm. The movie focuses on Monica Zetterlund's journey from her small-town roots to becoming one of Sweden's most celebrated jazz singers and actresses during the golden era of jazz. While sources provide limited details about the film's narrative, they highlight its focus on Monica's intense rise to fame, the challenges she faces, and the broken relationships left in her wake.