Stefan Jarl
DirectingAbout Stefan Jarl
Stefan Jarl is a Swedish film director best known for his documentaries. Together with Jan Lindqvist he made the Mods Trilogy, three films which follow a group of alienated people in Stockholm from the 1960s to the 1990s, They Call Us Misfits (1968), A Respectable Life (1979) and The Social Heritage (1993). A Respectable Life won the 1979 Guldbagge Awards for Best Film and Best Director. Jarl also wrote and directed Jag är din krigare (1997), and directed Terrorists: The Kids They Sentenced (2003), The Girl From Auschwitz (2005), and Submission (2010), a documentary about the "chemical burden" of synthetics and plastics carried by people born after World War II. At the 25th Guldbagge Awards in 1990 he won the Creative Achievement award and in 2017 Jarl received the Lenin Award.
Stefan Jarl Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Stefan Jarl reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Stefan Jarl's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 17% of Stefan Jarl's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains A Respectable Life, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Stefan Jarl Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Stefan Jarl's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Stefan Jarl has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Själen för fan | Self - Speakerröst | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Året var 1968 | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Victoria - en film om kärlek | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Subjection | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | With a View to Realism: The Making of Man on the Roof | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Om Stefan Jarl | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Terrorists: The Kids They Sentenced | Himself, interviewer | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | I Am Curious, Film | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Misfits to Yuppies | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | A Respectable Life | - | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | En film om Modstrilogin | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | They Call Us Misfits | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
Stefan Jarl - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Stefan Jarl?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stefan Jarl is "A Respectable Life" with a rating of 6.9/10.
How many movies has Stefan Jarl acted in?
Stefan Jarl has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Stefan Jarl?
Other notable films include "They Call Us Misfits", "Misfits to Yuppies", and "The Subjection".