
Call Girl is set in the late 1970s - a time time of women's liberation, sexual revolution, Swedish neutrality, nuclear power and social security. The film takes us on a trip from the very bottom of society, along dark back streets, through glitz and glamour, to the corridors of power which are a labyrinth of secrets. The story is inspired by a Swedish political scandal known as Bordellhärvan which linked underage prostitution with powerful customers believed to come from the... (Full plot summary below)
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Call Girl is set in the late 1970s - a time time of women's liberation, sexual revolution, Swedish neutrality, nuclear power and social security. The film takes us on a trip from the very bottom of society, along dark back streets, through glitz and glamour, to the corridors of power which are a labyrinth of secrets. The story is inspired by a Swedish political scandal known as Bordellhärvan which linked underage prostitution with powerful customers believed to come from the highest levels of society.
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| Shadows on the WallRich ClineA confident drama about a real-life 1976 political scandal, this Swedish film is expertly tells the story from three fascinating angles. |
| London Evening StandardGuy LodgeEven the good guys have a vampiric air about them. |
| ViewLondonMatthew TurnerStylishly directed and beautifully shot, this is a powerful, engaging and relevant Swedish drama with a strong script and a pair of terrific performances from Pernilla August and newcomer Sofia Karemyr. |
| Birmingham Mail Graham YoungGrey hair, hedonism and exploitation are colliding at every turn. |
| Daily Mail (UK)Christopher TookeyIt's like Britain's Profumo affair but much sleazier and with more to say about the corruption of ideals. |
| ScotsmanSiobhan SynnotA promising feature debut, based on a real scandal linking a powerful Scandinavian elite to a prostitution ring. |
| HeyUGuysStefan PapeThough an ultimately shallow piece of filmmaking - and one that is difficult to invest in emotionally - it remains a captivating and enticing piece of cinema. |
| Little White LiesTabi Jackson GeeA convoluted 134 minutes but impressive for a debut feature. Watch this space. |
| GuardianPeter BradshawIf this is based on fact then why not make a documentary, naming names? Well, it is food for thought. |
| Observer (UK)Philip FrenchIt's overlong and spends too much time on the careers of troubled teenagers recruited from state juvenile institutions before getting to the political nitty-gritty. |