Draft:Alfie Atkins Book-Films

The Alfie Atkins Book-Films are based on 10 of Gunilla Bergströms books about Alfie Atkins. Gunilla Bergström was a Swedish writer and illustrator. The first book was published 1972 and since then over 25 children's books have been written, the books have been translated into about 40 different languages.

Background
The Book-Films are directed by Tomas Alfredson and had it's premiere at Gothenburg Film Festival Prisma on October 27, 2022 in connection with the character Alfie Atkins celebrating 50 years. Gunilla Bergström received The Göteborg Film Festival Prisma Honorary Award but because of her passing she was awarded the prize posthumously. The scenes are based on the illustrations and stories from the Alfie Atkins-books and designed as a three-dimensional miniature theater. Each scene is created using cut-out illustrations and images from the books. Tomas Alfredson made a total of 10 Book-Films about Alfie Atkins. Jonas Karlsson is the narrator in the Swedish original films.

Alfie Atkins and secret Malcom
Malcolm is Alfie’s secret friend. So secret that only Alfie can see him! And he comes whenever Alfie wants. But sometimes daddy can get tired of Malcolm …

Good Night, Alfie Atkins
Meet Alfie Atkins. Lika all four-year olds, sometimes he doesn't want to go to bed. Lucky for him, he has an extremely nice daddy.

Who's scaring Alfie Atkins?
"Of course there are no such things as ghosts," says Alfie. He knows that. And no monsters or mysterious Martians either. Of course not! But sometimes Alfie forgets that…

Hurry Up, Alfie Atkins!
This is Alfie Atkins. He's four years old. He's getting dressed to go to preschool. Are you ready? calls Daddy from the kitchen. Yes, I just have to…

Very Tricky, Alfie Atkins!
Can I have the toolbox? Alfie askes. "Mmm" Daddy says, "but watch out for the saw".

What did MR Atkins Say?
Hectic-days are fun, thinks Alfie – because there’s so much to do. And Daddy forgets to nag, too. On days like this, anything can happen!

Just tie it, Alfie Atkins!
Now Daddy doesn’t have to always bend down to tie Alfie’s skates or shoes. No more bother and bows! Because now Alfie has learned to tie his own bows...

A party, Alfie Atkins
Alfie’s having his very own party! Auntie Fifi thinks it will be fun to make it the biggest party ever…

Very crafty, Alfie Atkins
“You’re so little. You can’t join in!” That’s how Alfie’s older cousins tease him. But maybe Alfie understands more than they think?

Happy Alfie Atkins
Does Christmas always have to come to an end? Alfie and Daddy don’t want things to go back to normal. But Grandma does!

Receiving
Tomas Alfredson received the award "Best animated shortfilm" at Macau International Children's Film Festival 2023 with the Book-Film "Good Night Alfie Atkins".