Short Films from Sweden
Instead of Abracadabra
Director: Patrik Eklund, 22 min.
Tomas is a little bit too old to still be living with his parents, but his dream of becoming a magician leaves him with no other option. Bengt, his father, just wants him to grow up and get a proper job. At dad's birthday party Tomas gives his parents, the birthday guests and first and foremost the beautiful new neighbour Monica a bizarre magic show.
Seeds of the Fall
Director: Patrik Eklund, 17 min.
Middle-aged couple Rolf and Eva live in a passionless relationship. They wear and tear at each other and Eva begins to feel sexually frustrated. One night she tries to seduce Rolf. He dismisses her but then something happens that will change their relationship forever.
Birthday
Director: Jenifer Malmqvist, 22 min.
Sara prepares a surprise for her wife Katarina's birthday with the help of their daughter Johanna and their friend Fredrik. But on this early summer day, Katarina has something to tell her. Sara must handle the unexpected news while taking care of the birthday party. Her joy is mixed with growing feelings of isolation and frustration. With the help of Johanna she is able to find her true feelings.
Incident by a Bank
Director: Ruben Östlund, 12 min.
Incident by a Bank is a detailed and humorous account of a failed bank robbery: A single take where over 96 people perform a meticulous choreography for the camera. Incident by a Bank recreates an actual event that took place in Stockholm back in June 2006; it’s an observation in real-time and a study of how people act and react to the unexpected.
Duration: 73 min
Subtitles: English
Age limit: K15
