Short fiction
Swedish shorts are attracting a lot of attention, from international film festivals, jurys, and audiences alike. In 2010 alone, Swedish short films have been nominated for an Academy Award, won the Golden Bear at Berlin, the Jury Prize at Cannes and much more. We hope you will enjoy our small selection of Swedish shorts.
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Winner of the WATCH Audience Award 2010! They are young and they are on their own. An old rundown factory is their territory. Do they live there, take refuge, or just kill time? Scratches also won the…
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A book shows how even the hopeless can make a film. What You Do introduces a motley crew who shares an intense passion for trees, dance, and film. Tension escalates. The film was awarded the 2007…
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A group of people has moved to Alaska in search of a higher level of freedom. Extreme individuals and their need to belong in a group. The film was awarded Best Swedish Short at the 2009 Uppsala…
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A group of people is arguing at a party. Two girls are going home with their karate teacher for an after-party. Two friends are unable to get into a summer house. A spot-on and disturbing story about…
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A young girl enjoys the perfect life as an only child, when one day a new family member arrives. DIRECTION: Since his graduation from the Czech Film Academy, Daniel Wirtberg has freelanced as a writer…
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Short ficition starring Ola Rapace about fourteen-year-old Emma who is heading out to a party when she learns that her single dad is being evicted from his apartment. DIRECTION: Amanda Kernell…
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A 30-year old man encourages his friends to come and watch as he jumps into the sea from a very high bridge. The film was awarded Best Swedish Short at the 2005 Uppsala International Short Film…
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Marker takes us on a young girl's inner journey as she is tending a reindeer herd in the north of Sweden. DIRECTION: Susanna Wallin is a Swedish short film director currently living in London.…
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A group of young punks turn an upscale family residence into the perfect festival grounds in this short film that won the Audience Award at the Göteborg International Film Festival. DIRECTION: Johan…
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African scientist Nkruma arrives in Sweden for a lecture. He is taken aback by seeing all the grown-ups playing a strange game in the streets. Even more surprised, he realizes that he is expected to…
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In a 1980 teen magazine, under the heading wanted, Annelie is looking for Jörgen, whom she met at a rock concert with Gyllene Tider. 24 years have passaed, did she get a response? The film was awarded…
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How would your life look as a trailer? In this funny and ingenious parody on film trailers and film conventions no genres are left alone. DIRECTION: Andreas Öhman, has made several short films.His…
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Thought-provoking film about three people, three souls, together but alone. DIRECTION: Rojda Sekersöz has studied photography and film at Kulturama School of Performing Arts and film directing at…
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Through a friend, Lia learns that a girl in school has been badmouthing her mother. Lia promises to confront the girl and as the day passes the pressure on Lia grows. A daring film about teenage…
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Death has been working a little too much, a little too long. The only thing he looks forward to is seeing his friend Max. But their friendship is put to the test when work and friendship collide.…
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A quick and humorous investigation of anger and cognitive therapy. DIRECTION/PRODUCTION: Helena Alvesalo is a self-taught filmmaker who has previously worked as photographer and art director.
Omnia…
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