Ola Håkansson

Documentary about the Swedish band Noice and their rise to fame in the early 80's.

The documentary gives us a unique insight into the life of a pop star who broke through at ten years old. We follow her around the world and see a side she's never shown before. This is the story of an artist reaching for the very top, but with the knowledge that no matter how much she achieves, it'll never be enough to satisfy her.

Ola is telling about his life, his driving forces and fears. We also get to meet and hear many of the people he has worked with over the years, who testify to Ola Håkansson's fantastic ear for music and feeling for hits.

NOICE - one of Sweden's most popular groups, now on video. This film depicts the phenomenon of Noice on tour and at home. Since the start in 1977, a lot has happened. In 1979, they were discovered by the record company Sonet at a rock band competition and, thanks to Ola Håkansson, they got to make their single debut. In March 1980, they appeared on the TV program "Måndagsbörsen" and became famous overnight. Their third LP "Det ljuva livet" was released in November -81 and, like the two previous ones, has become a very big success. The boys have also had time for nationwide tours and a number of TV recordings. On the international side, there has been performances in East Germany, Spain, Italy and Finland. Three of them are still teenagers, they have already defeated Sweden, now the world is waiting...

Ola is a pop idol, touring with his band in Sweden in the mid-60's. Julia is a young actress in a traveling theatre company. They meet and fall in love.

Merchant Valentin Skog runs the small town's grocery shop and folk park with little revenue but a lot of heart. But the no-good profiteers brothers Grym has their eyes on his business, and will use any means. The dirtier the better! But they haven't counted on "The Doll"- a fresh breeze from the big city - or rather storm wind - who blows life in the struggle against the crooks.

The most popular bands in Sweden are travelling from Stockholm to Gothenburg for a pop contest. The problem is that no one has the money needed to get to Gothenburg, and no one wants the other bands to reach the destination. Some of the most popular Swedish bands of the 1960s figures in the movie: Lee Kings, Spotnicks, Ola & The Janglers, Jerry Williams & The Violents, Shanes, Sten & Stanley and Hounds.

The story of the new Swedish hit band The Cardigans.