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Lasse Hallstrom

Lasse Hallström was born as Lars Sven Hallström in Stockholm, Sweden on June 2, 1946. His grandparents were influential figures in Swedish politics. His father, a dentist by day, was also an avid film-lover who made documentaries. In interviews, Hallström has cited his father's cinéma vérité style as incredibly important in his own development as a filmmaker. Hallström's parents encouraged art and creativity in the home. He attended Adolf Frederik's Music School in Stockholm, a competitive...

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Lasse Hallstrom Essays

11th Grade

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

Most have heard motivational speakers, teachers, or grandmothers proclaim: “Dream big!”, “Shoot for the stars!”. In a small town like Endora, Iowa, “You believe it. You can achieve it!” is matched with an adversarial, “It’s easier said than done.”...