Writer-director Ari Aster shares his inspiration for Midsommar
a tucked-away Swedish commune serves as the backdrop for arty horror. The story revolves around a pagan cult called the Hårga, a mysterious group of Swedes who live off the land and follow centuries-old ceremonies and rituals. The world presented onscreen is meticulously designed; the sleeping quarters are wallpapered in graphic art, all the locals wear crisp white garments, and everything is covered in ancient runes—a burgeoning Aster trademark.the right moment.
While jovial midsummer festivals are a real part of Swedish tradition, Aster took inspiration from unusual sources to build the Hårga’s religious practices. According to the film’s press notes, Aster—who knew little about Swedish culture before writingto do his research. Together, they wrote a 100-page document about the film’s stylized universe. Aster ultimately shot the film in Hungary, with Budapest standing in for Hårga.
The director began by traveling to Sweden to meet with Svensson and tour local folklore museums and visit centuries-old preserved farms in Hälsingland. Those farms “had painting on the walls, not totally unlike what we do [in. The duo also focused on the naturalistic element of traditional Swedish culture—namely how Scandinavians ate and lived and prayed hundreds of years ago.
Aster also looked at British and German folklore, taking inspiration from literary sources like James George Frazer’sfirst published in 1890. In the book, Frazer, a well-known Scottish anthropologist, examines the parallels between the rites of magic and religion. The book was “a treasure trove of insights into pre-Christian traditions,” Aster told the
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