named Hans, whom he once knew. Höglund is also based on a real person and a scene from the movie, when Höglund throws a poor farmers money into the fireplace on Christmas Eve is based on a true story. In preparation for the role as the evil Höglund, Alfredson used to curse and stamp on the ground in order to get really angry. References Staffan Schöier & Stefan Hermelin (2005). Hasse & Tage: Svenska Ord & co: Saga & Sanning External links 1982 films 1982 drama films Swedish drama films 1980s Swedish-language films Films based on Swedish novels Films directed by Hasse Alfredson Best Film Guldbagge Award winners Films whose director won the Best Director Guldbagge Award Films set in the 1930s 1980s Swedish films