Midsommar
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Midsommar is a 2019 folk horror film written and directed by Ari Aster. It stars Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor as an American couple who are drawn into a violent cult in rural Sweden. Supporting actors include William Jackson Harper, Vilhelm Blomgren, Ellora Torchia, Archie Madekwe, and Will Poulter. A co-production between the United States and Sweden, Midsommar was initially pitched to Aster as a straightforward slasher film set among Swedish cultists. While elements of the original concept remain in the final product, the finished film focuses on a deteriorating relationship inspired by a difficult breakup experienced by Aster himself. The film's soundtrack, composed by the British electronic musician Bobby Krlic, takes inspiration from Nordic folk music. The film was predominantly shot on location within the Budapest metropolitan area of Hungary, from July to October 2018. Midsommar was theatrically released in the United States by A24 on July 3, 2019, and in Sweden by Nordisk Film on July 10, 2019. The film grossed $48 million and received positive reviews, with praise for Aster's direction and Pugh's performance.
Infobox
Directed by
Ari Aster
Written by
Ari Aster
Produced by
mw- Patrik Andersson Lars Knudsen
Starring
Florence Pugh Jack Reynor William Jackson Harper Vilhelm Blomgren Ellora Torchia Archie Madekwe Will Poulter
Cinematography
Pawel Pogorzelski
Edited by
Lucian Johnston
Music by
Bobby Krlic
Productioncompanies
Square Peg B-Reel Films A24
Distributed by
A24 (United States) Nordisk Film (Sweden)
Release dates
June 18, 2019 (2019-06-18) (Alamo Drafthouse Cinema) July 3, 2019 (2019-07-03) (United States)
Running time
141 minutes
Countries
United States Sweden
Language
English
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$48.5 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Gotham Independent Film Awards
Gotham Independent Film Awards
Award
Gotham Independent Film Awards
Date of ceremony
December 2, 2019
Category
Best Actress
Recipient(s)
Florence Pugh
Result
Nominated
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay
Award
Best Screenplay
Date of ceremony
Ari Aster
Category
Nominated
Hollywood Critics Association
Hollywood Critics Association
Award
Hollywood Critics Association
Date of ceremony
January 9, 2020
Category
Best Horror
Recipient(s)
Midsommar
Result
Nominated
Independent Spirit Awards
Independent Spirit Awards
Award
Independent Spirit Awards
Date of ceremony
February 8, 2020
Category
Best Cinematography
Recipient(s)
Pawel Pogorzelski
Result
Nominated
Ivor Novello Awards
Ivor Novello Awards
Award
Ivor Novello Awards
Date of ceremony
September 2, 2020
Category
Best Original Score
Recipient(s)
Bobby Krlic
Result
Won
National Society of Film Critics
National Society of Film Critics
Award
National Society of Film Critics
Date of ceremony
January 4, 2020
Category
Best Actress
Recipient(s)
Florence Pugh
Result
3rd place
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Award
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Date of ceremony
January 17, 2020
Category
Virtuoso Award
Recipient(s)
Florence Pugh
Result
Won
Saturn Awards
Saturn Awards
Award
Saturn Awards
Date of ceremony
October 26, 2021
Category
Best Horror Film
Recipient(s)
Midsommar
Result
Nominated
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Award
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Date of ceremony
February 7, 2020
Category
Best Wide Release
Recipient(s)
Midsommar
Result
Won
Best Director
Best Director
Award
Best Director
Date of ceremony
Ari Aster
Category
Won
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay
Award
Best Screenplay
Date of ceremony
Ari Aster
Category
Won
Best Score
Best Score
Award
Best Score
Date of ceremony
The Haxan Cloak
Category
Won
Best Kill
Best Kill
Award
Best Kill
Date of ceremony
Christian and the Bear Suit on Fire
Category
Won
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
| Gotham Independent Film Awards | December 2, 2019 | Best Actress | Florence Pugh | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Ari Aster | Nominated | |||
| Hollywood Critics Association | January 9, 2020 | Best Horror | Midsommar | Nominated | |
| Independent Spirit Awards | February 8, 2020 | Best Cinematography | Pawel Pogorzelski | Nominated | |
| Ivor Novello Awards | September 2, 2020 | Best Original Score | Bobby Krlic | Won | |
| National Society of Film Critics | January 4, 2020 | Best Actress | Florence Pugh | 3rd place | |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival | January 17, 2020 | Virtuoso Award | Florence Pugh | Won | |
| Saturn Awards | October 26, 2021 | Best Horror Film | Midsommar | Nominated | |
| Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | February 7, 2020 | Best Wide Release | Midsommar | Won | |
| Best Director | Ari Aster | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Ari Aster | Won | |||
| Best Score | The Haxan Cloak | Won | |||
| Best Kill | Christian and the Bear Suit on Fire | Won |
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