A parallel film to Vilgot Sjöman’s controversial I Am Curious—Yellow, I Am Curious—Blue also follows young Lena on her journey of self-discovery. In Blue, Lena confronts issues of religion, sexuality, and the prison system, while at the same time exploring her own personal relationships. Like Yellow, Blue freely traverses the lines between fact and fiction, employing a mix of dramatic and documentary techniques.
Cast
| Lena | Lena Nyman |
| Börje | Börje Ahlstedt |
| Marie | Marie Göranzon |
| Hans | Hans Hellberg |
| Bim | Bim Warne |
| Woman | Gunnel Broström |
| Lena's mother | Gudrun Östbye |
| Sonja | Sonja Lindgren |
| Rune | Peter Lindgren |
Credits
| Director | Vilgot Sjöman |
| Producer | Göran Lindgren |
| Executive producer | Lena Malmsjö |
| Cinematography | Peter Wester |
| Sound | Tage Sjöborg |
| Editing | Wic Kjellin and Carl-Olov Skeppstedt |
| Music | Bengt Ernryd |
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