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The film was guided by an experienced team. Cinematographer Rune Ericson, a noted innovator in Swedish film, was responsible for the visual look of the film. The original music was composed by Bengt Edqvist and Börje Sandquist, contributing to the film's melancholic and atmospheric tone.

Gives a compelling performance as the young, fiercely intelligent protagonist who possesses a strong moral compass and clear-headed rejection of societal biases.

The dynamic between Maria and Jon is handled with incredible delicacy. It highlights a recurring theme in Scandinavian literature and film: the idea that the "misfits" of society often have the most to teach the next generation about empathy and authenticity.

Released on December 15, 1979, Jag är Maria (I Am Maria) is a poignant Swedish drama that explores themes of friendship, loneliness, and the clash between childhood innocence and societal prejudice. Directed by Karsten Wedel , who also co-wrote the screenplay and served as the film's editor, the movie is based on the novel by Hans-Eric Hellberg .