Maid in Sweden (1971) User Reviews

Christina Lindberg's first appearance

[BandSAboutMovies · 3/10 · 15 August 2022]

Dan Wolman also made Baby Love and Nana for Cannon. Here, the Israeli filmmaker is in Sweden, making a movie about a young girl named Inga who leaves her small town for the big lights and big city of Stockholm. There, she's shocked to find her sister Greta (Monica Ekman) is living in sin with her boyfriend Casten (Krister Ekman, Monica's real-life husband). Before you can say Swedish adult film imported by Cannon, Casten is making love to both sisters, putting a wedge between them. Then, Inga leaves for home.

This movie has just as much sex as travelogue footage, padding it - barely - to eighty minutes.

Yet it has one thing that makes it worth watching.

Inga is played by Thriller star Christina Lindberg.

Yes, the one-eyed demoness of revenge.

I'd like to not have this article descend into me being a Tex Avery wolf over Lindberg, but that's incredibly difficult. If you ever wondered, was the world created by an accidental combination of chemicals and the Big Bang or was there a Divine Designer behind it all, I point you to Christina Lindberg and ask you to make up your own mind.

Not for everybody, but you know who you are

[lazarillo · 27 February 2008]

A young woman (Christina Lindberg) goes to the big city to visit her older sister who, unbeknownst to her parents, is shacking up with a jerky older guy. Once there, in between some scenic interludes of her shopping and ice skating with her sister, there are a lot of even more scenic interludes of her showering and changing clothes. She has a strange dream where she's apparently gang-raped in a night club, and then goes home to her sister, who makes a lesbian pass at her(!). She is awakened by the sounds of the sister and boyfriend having sex and goes to watch them for awhile before returning to her room and pleasuring herself. The next day the butt-wipe boyfriend introduces her to one of his butt-wipe friends, whom she falls in love with, despite the fact that he date-rapes her on their first date. What little conflict there is in this whole movie then occurs when the boyfriend decides he wants in on the action too.

You kind of get the idea that the whole flimsy plot of this movie is an excuse to get the luscious Christina Lindberg naked as early and often as possible (which alone might make it worth watching for some). Unlike an earlier reviewer, I found this pretty hard to take seriously as a coming-of-age story, but if you do take it seriously the rape scenes might be considered pretty offensive. Personally, I took the whole thing as a fantasy. It's well known that both women and (non-rapist)men often indulge in these kind of rape fantasies. As genre critic Thomas Weissner once astutely pointed out, rape in real-life is certainly not fun or entertaining, but then neither is murder and we certainly get a kick out of that as long as it's put in the fictional/fantasy context of cinema.

Interestingly the sisters here are named "Inga" and "Greta", which are the same names of the characters in Joe Sarno's "Seduction of Inga" (the sequel to his ground-breaking erotic classic "Inga") which was released the same year. These are no doubt pretty common Swedish names, but it's certainly possible that this was meant to ride the coattails of "Inga", and that Christina Lindberg might have been cast in this (one of her earliest roles) because she kind of resembles "Inga" star Marie Lillejedahl (albeit with an even more impressive torso). Lindberg herself would later star in Sarno's best film "Young Playthings". Like a lot of the more famous Swedish erotica this has a lot of American names in the cast and an American title (which makes absolutely no sense given the movie). The voices were dubbed either by the actresses themselves or by other Swedish women, so the dialogue is either more sexy or more incoherent (depending on your point of view) than your usual softcore/sexploitation film. This movie is clearly not for everybody, but you know who you are.

Maid in Sweden is interesting as an early '70s Swedish soft-porn flick and nothing else

[tavm · 2/10 · 15 January 2011]

After being curious about this movie for several years (due to the trailer being uploaded on YouTube), I finally got to see this Swedish soft-porn film on Netflix. It concerns Inga (Kristina Lindberg)-a young, naive woman-visiting her adult sister's apartment one week. This sister lives with her boyfriend and they like to fool around a lot. Also, Inga has some sex fantasies when first spending the night due to her overhearing them since her time with her boyfriend back home is sooo boring. So when this sister's boyfriend mentions his friend, Bjorn, Inga's intrigued...All right, I'll just say while I like the early '70s music and the ways they had Ms. Lindberg constantly disrobe, the rapes that happened to her-despite her seeming to enjoy them-were a bit disturbing especially when the second was with her sister's boyfriend. And the dialogue and performances are just for the birds. But if your curious about this sort of thing, Maid in Sweden is at least worth a look.

Weak

[ebrahim-mehri · 2/10 · 13 May 2015]

Unfortunately I wasted my time downloading (by Iranian Internet with 60 KB/s of speed and using VPN) and watching this film (?). First of all, the plot is very awkward and simple. Sex scenes are artificial and boring and long. You cannot replace story with scenes of a girl undressing or taking a bath. Also, the ending is pointless. I discovered something ridiculous: Every time a man wants to rape the girl, she resists at first, but suddenly she submits herself! This is not "credible" or "logical", which is the main condition of a standard scene in professional cinema. Only if you are a voyeur, I would recommend it to you.

Service Requested

[NoDakTatum · 2/10 · 10 October 2023]

Inga (Christina Lindberg) is a buxom student who travels to Stockholm to visit big sister Greta (Monica Ekman). Inga is repressed back home thanks to her darn parents never letting her have any fun. Inga meets Greta's live-in boyfriend Casten (Krister Ekman) and Greta swears Inga to secrecy about their relationship. Inga has some odd dreams, memories, nightmares, and fantasies- the film makers rarely differentiate between the four. Her every thought seems to involve sex, and she is continually gawked at by strangers. Inga is set up with Bjorn (Leif Naeslund), an unsuccessful sculptor (his work is hideous), and he proceeds to make a good impression by assaulting Inga until she gives in to his pasty loving ways. Greta finally tries to be a good big sister, worrying about Inga.

Swedish dudes get away with so much! The film is awful, and its treatment of women borders on dangerous, if not at least misogynistic. There are three different assault scenes involving Inga, two of them ending with her giving in to the attacker. She rejects a lesbian, but likes getting roughed up by men? The film was co-financed by some Americans, so everyone speaks in halting English. The direction is average, you don't need to do a lot with your camera when Lindberg disrobes. The acting is terrible, and the script is mean. The most interesting aspects of the film, aside from Lindberg, is a psychedelic Beatles poster hanging in Greta's apartment, and a pop song score that hilariously describes what is happening to Inga. "Maid in Sweden" was made for the sleazy grindhouse raincoat crowd, and does little to go beyond entertaining them.

do not exaggerate

[wvisser-leusden · 7/10 · 30 November 2008]

'Maid in Sweden' is a soft porn. starring Christina Lindberg. For those old enough to remember, it evokes nice memories about the love & sex morals of the early seventies.

Although 'Maid in Sweden' offers us a coherent story, one cannot overlook its downright lousy acting - in particular that of Lindberg herself. Its shooting could also have been done better, even by the standards of 1971.

My DVD also offers a recent 10 minutes-interview with 57-year old Christina Lindberg. Although she answers her questions politely enough, one feels that Lindberg has left the nude shooting in her young life behind her a long ago ago already.

The luscious Christina Lindberg heats up the screen in this enjoyable soft-core romp

[Woodyanders · 8/10 · 25 May 2008]

Sweet, naive, yet lovely and enticing virginal 16-year-old innocent country girl Inga (the delectable Christina Lindberg of "Thriller: A Cruel Picture" fame in her film debut) goes to the city to spend the weekend with her older, more worldly and experienced sister Greta (yummy blonde Monica Ekman) and her cad boyfriend Casten (the extremely jerky Krister Ekman). Inga gets in touch with her budding sexuality, loosens up, and learns the joys of booze, dancing, and intercourse. Casten's equally loutish friend Bjorn (homely beanpole Leif Naeslund) forces himself on Inga on their first date, but she falls for the creep anyway! When Inga decides to take a bath one fateful day, Casten naturally can't help but join the luscious lass for some splashy carnal fun (can anyone blame the guy?). Director Dan Wolman relates the sordid coming-of-age story at a steady pace and delivers plenty of tasty nudity and steamy soft-core sex scenes. The central plot clearly imitates Joe Sarno's sexploitation classic "Inga." (Ironically, Lindberg went on to appear in the Sarno flicks "Swedish Wildcats" and "Young Playthings"!). Not surprisingly, Wolman shows off Christina's awesomely abundant physical attributes as often as possible: Lindberg disrobes with pleasing regularity, masturbates in bed after catching Greta and Casten making love, cools off with a shower (shot in sensuous slow motion for extra erotic effect), and performs her sex scenes with scorching lusty abandon. Moreover, she also manages to deliver a touching and natural performance in her first lead role. Hasse Welin's pretty cinematography leers over Christina's fabulously voluptuous figure with undisguised lascivious intent while the catchy soundtrack boasts plenty of tuneful folksy rock songs. Highly recommended viewing for Christina Lindberg fans.

Awful movie, great views

[Dave_douell · 6/10 · 7 December 2018]

A bunch of jerks and A-holes!! Inga put on a good show of being innocent but is very immoral. Greta was the only likeable character. I know this isn't meant to be a serious movie but the messages it sends are awful. Rape a girl long enough and good enough and she will begin to like it and fall in love with you! I don't know which character was worse, Inga or her sisters boyfriend. Both are scum. I liked the interview at the end, Christine Lindberg was still an attractive older lady though I would never guess she was the same person.

Excellent soft porn film about a young girls visit to the big city

[Chappie-4 · 25 August 1999]

Listed as first film for Christina Lindberg , who must have found it difficult to top herself after such an outstanding visual start. I would certainly recommend this film and any others she appeared in during that time frame. However, except for one other, it appears difficult to locate copies of her subsequent films. Certainly that covers those in which she had a leading role. As for the film, I felt enough thought went into the story line to make it much better than you might expect for this type of film.

Lindberg 101

[Michael_Elliott · 10 August 2008]

Made in Sweden (1971)

** 1/2 (out of 4)

USA/Sweden production has Christina Lindberg in her first major acting role. She plays Inga, a 16-year-old cherry who lives on a farm in the middle of no where. She received a letter from her older sister in the big city who invites her over for a week and this is where she discovers sex. This film has been advertised as a sexploitation movie but it actually tries to be a lot more serious than just some skin flick. That's not to say there isn't any nudity in the picture because that would be an outright lie since Lindberg takes her clothes off any chance she gets. She certainly has one of the most beautiful bodies in this genre so seeing her naked isn't a bad thing and I'm sure it's the main reason people will be drawn to the film. She also manages to give a pretty good performance. This is the third film I've seen with her and I'm always amazed at how natural an actress she is. She pulls the part of the shy, naive girl off very well and she's quite believable in the role of a young girl. Monica Ekman and Krister Ekman play her sister and the sister's boyfriend. Inga gets exposed to sexual pleasure during a rape scene, which I'm sure many will object to. She's being raped but half way through she realizes that sex is something good and I'm sure some might see this as sexist or even worse but I don't think any deep messages where trying to be send with the scene. It's strange that the screenplay would take itself so seriously when it's main purpose was to get men into the theater to see naked women. The coming of age story really doesn't work too well because at the heart this is still a sexploitation movie.

A stunning depiction of a young girl's sexual awakening

[hoghouse55 · 13 August 2004]

Inga, 16, travels to the city to visit her sister Greta. The walls of Greta's apartment are thin and soon Inga hears Greta and her boyfriend, Carsten making love. Inga's arousal and subsequent journey into adulthood are beautifully and tastefully depicted. The film is lit with exquisite subtlety and edited with calm good taste. Maid in Sweden was one of the first adult films to play in mainstream theaters in the early seventies, and as a sixteen year old myself at the time, this film had particular relevance for me. Upon seeing the film again it still stands the test of time.

rape rape rape

[therica · 14 January 2010]

Rape and more rape, while capitalizing on the over-developed (and heavy-cellulite) body of the leading lady.

If you want to watch a post-60's genre flick of Swedish culture in the early 70's this movie is probably a fair example. But most likely it's the near X-rated skin and sex that will draw most curious viewers.

As far as seeing nude females and some sex action, it's disgusting that much of it results from rape, and the plot has almost no sensitivity to the character's feelings or trauma.

As far as the acting, the plot is very thin and the actors as well. There is little depth or purpose for this movie aside from being a vehicle for nudity and sex.

If you enjoyed movies such as Candy (Ewa Aulin) and enjoy seeing a character repeatedly sexually abused, then you will probably enjoy this movie, unfortunately.

This movie is basically sexploitation.