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People depicted

People Depicted (Folk i bild) is a documentary suite that provide a telling snapshot of Sweden today. Involving both newcomers and leading Swedish filmmakers, the project demonstrates that the recipe for a successful documentary is characters with their own story to tell.

Portrait of a reluctant gentleman

 

There are many rumors about Eugen: That he was a chemist who made his own amphetamine for example. In this portrait Eugen is captured in a handful of surrealistic images, while he reluctantly shares his thoughts.

“The only thing I can honestly say is that I have never been in an aerial act… That’s not on my CV but apart from that, I’ve dabbled in everything… I’ve done my share of things, both good and bad. I’ve done a lot of mischief too… If you only know…”  

 

I am Ziggy


Maria Wigren, 17, has Asperger's syndrome. She's been bullied and tried to commit suicide several times. But out of the role of victim, Ziggy is born.

Ziggy is passionate about wigs and David Bowie, and most of all she refuses to be a victim.

 
Deductible Karin

Karin’s specialty is cleaning chandeliers. Thanks to the new rules under which household-related services are tax deductible in Sweden, her business is doing well. Most of her customers live in the posh Stockholm districts.

“There is an entrance that leads directly into the kitchen,” one of the women tells Karin, who is self-employed; the days of maids and servants are not that long ago.

 
 

Civil Servant P327JUM

“You have to get up in time, so you can get to work in time, so you can get home in time, so you can get to bed in time… Life's supposed to be a bit grim sometimes. I like ordinary days when nothing very festive happens. No cake with your coffee. We’re not just here to have fun.”

 

Anders & Harri

Anders and Harri are best friends. Both are interested in music. Besides music, Anders is obsessed with trains. The two friends decide to go to Getå, scene of Sweden’s worst-ever train disaster in 1918. During the trip, their friendship is put to the test.

The film ends with a musical performance you won't want to miss.

Back to the film section on Sweden.se where you can watch more films and read about the new Swedish cinema. 


Let us know what you think of the documentaries

There are 14 comments on this article:
blowfish11
Country:  yes, Oct 23, 2009
the film Ander and harri was the best of them
sverigeFTW
Country:  Australia, Aug 19, 2009
Hmm the videos don't seem to work for me I tried in Firefox 3.5 and internet explorer 8
PR Unknown to the wide spectator of films
Country:  Russia, Aug 1, 2009
Look films of other country which too are a little unknown to the World spectator! http://rusfilmsforforeigner.narod.ru/

Download through torents filled in on Ifolder.ru
All successively!

Excuse, as well as I do not know English language, I can not find on a site as most to create themes, on it I write the message here.


This site giving references to a gallop of the best Russian films
Ada
Country:  China, Jul 16, 2009
I don't understand the means of the film.
Christina
Country:  Canada, Jun 29, 2009
I thought the films were very boring. It was like watching paint dry!
Florencia
Country:  Uruguay, Jun 11, 2009
Everyone has a story to tell. Thanks for such beautiful films!
Andrew
Country:  Australia, Jun 7, 2009
A beautiful and very touching movie, two men with their own fears and problems, in the end find strength through their friendship.
Please give us more, Andrew
kutub
Country:  BANGLADESH, Jun 7, 2009
SUPERB & heart touching movie
Angela
Country:  UK, Jun 3, 2009
The movie was great. The idea is interesting. I think that, this two man are more beautiful than Brad Pitt, because they have a really good heart. Well done!!!
zezo
Country:  iraq, May 27, 2009
i like it sooo much its great film welldone
Eva C
Country:  sweden, May 27, 2009
Love it, love it, love it! This film is really the sweetest, coolest and best.
hatred
Country:  america, May 27, 2009
I really hate it. it is very stupid anders your ugly harri your a turd
fan
Country:  usa, May 21, 2009
wonderful! great soundtrack...
Ivan
Country:  Russia, May 20, 2009
It is the weird movie!! But I really like this!!:D

 
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