Swedish films at festivals

Swedish films at TIFF 

© Magnus Pehrsson / Nexiko Drama

World Premiere in Discovery - Arne Goes to Space

When a lost alien crash-lands in Sweden, he aids two brothers battling hunting feuds and cancer, learning about humanity through moonshine, love, and loss.

Directed by Lars Vega
Produced by Nexiko Drama / Anette Brantin with support from the Swedish Film Institute
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© Sophia Olsson

World Premiere in Platform - Brace Your Heart

Ejva (20) inherits her late father’s reindeer herd. As she struggles to keep the herd thriving, local leader Heaika falls for her. But when Nejla arrives, Ejva discovers true love. Betrayed and jealous, Heaika reacts harshly, leaving her with shaking hands that threaten her ability to care for the herd.

Directed by Amanda Kernell
Produced by Nordisk Film Production / Eva Åkergren, with support from the Swedish Film Institute
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© Malade

North American Premiere in Short Cuts - The End

A dark, poetic tale of death and existence set in a large, international airport. An airplane has serious problems but cannot reach the control tower, the pig employees are engrossed in a reality series. A pushy slug seller in the Tax Free shop tries to sell deeply immoral products. A dolphin barista at an exorbitantly expensive Smoothie bar loses his mind. A mysterious figure moves in the periphery, soon ready to get us all. The film had its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and features the voices of Alexander Skarsgård, Noomi Rapace, Anna Mouglalis and Denis Lavant.

Directed by Niki Lindroth von Bahr
Produced by Malade / Kalle Wettre, with support from thew Swedish Film Institute
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© Anna Mantzaris

North American Premiere in Short Cuts - Please

A dark comedy about humankind’s desire to love and to be loved. An animated short centered around neediness, intimacy and romance. Told through a series of loosely connected, tender and absurd scenes, the film follows people who are searching for closeness and acceptance. In a world that preaches self-control, the film explores the sides we try to hide, such as feeling needy and pathetic. The stories overlap and reappear, gradually forming a portrait of collective longing.

Directed by Anna Mantzaris 
Produced by Apparat Filmproduktion / Johan Edström, with support from the Swedish Film Institute
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Swedish co-productions 

World Premiere in TIFF Docs - Rescue (DK, IT, SE, IS)

A kidnapping at sea splits a Yemeni family apart, as a mother’s fight for survival reveals the human cost of Europe’s border regime.

Directed by Sine Plambech
Swedish co-producers Kamlert Film / Elin Kamlert, Film i Skåne, with support from the Swedish Film Institute 
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© Andrejs Strokins

North American Premiere in Centrepiece - Woman Unknown (DK, LV, SE)

Directed by May el-Toukhy 
Swedish co-producers Nordisk Filmproduction Sweden and Film i Väst, with support from the Swedish Film Institute 
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© Tudor Panduru

Canadian Premiere in Special Presentations - Fjord (RO, FR, NO, SE, DK, FI)

Directed by Cristian Mungiu
Swedish co-producers Filmgate Films / Sean Wheelan, Garagefilm International / Mimmi Spång for and Film i Väst, with support from the Swedish Film Institute. 
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World Premiere in TIFF Docs - Tehran, Under the Skin (FR, IR, SE)

Directed by Afsaneh Salari
Swedish co-producer Sisyfos Film
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