novels have also been adapted into a stage musical. Reputation While the 19 film sequels are a testament to Åsa-Nisse's popularity the movies have always been panned by critics both then and now. Some even see it as a low point in Swedish cinema that works as a stark contrast to Ingmar Bergman's work of the same period. Their style of humour is now out of fashion but re-runs are still frequent on TV and they have been released on VHS and DVD. See also 91:an (comic book) Sources Swedish novels Novels adapted into comics Swedish novels adapted into films Swedish novels adapted into plays Swedish comic strips Comics based on novels Swedish comics characters Male characters in comics Swedish comedy films Male characters in literature Male characters in film Comedy film characters Literary characters introduced in 1944 Fictional Swedish people Fictional farmers Fictional hunters