Run Uje Run (Spring Uje spring in Swedish): A feelgood film about Parkinson’s disease
An autobiographical musical with Uje Brandelius, a Swedish pop musician, based on his one-man-show on the subject. Uje is the leader of a pop group who dreams of making a new hit, but life has other plans… He approaches his illness with humour and humanity.
- A film be Henrik Schyffert
- With Uje Brandelius and his family
- 2020 / 1 hr 20 mins
- Three Guldbagge Awards in Sweden in 2020: best film, best screenplay and best actor and Audience Prize at Göteborg Film Festival
Sune versus Sune: A film for all the family
A film for all the family based on the books of Anders Jacobsson and Sören Olsson, which are very popular in Sweden. At the end of the holidays, ten-year-old Sune discovers a new boy in his class. He’s called Sune, and he’s just arrived from the USA. Sune’s life changes from that moment on as the new Sune will take his place…
- A film by Jon Holmberg
- With Elis Gerdt, Baxter Renman and Tea Stjärnes
- 2018 / 1 hr 30 mins / in Swedish with French subtitles
- Suitable for children 7 years old and up.
These two films are part of the Institut Suédois Film Selection! The films on the list are available for screening at cultural events and festivals in France (subject to copyright and conditions). Are you an arts professional? Would you like to find out more? Please contact Baptiste Pépin, who is in charge of our film programme: baptiste.pepin@si.se
Other Swedish films presented in the festival:
- Bloody Mary by Alexander Rönnberg, a silent mini horror film lasting 2 mins 40.
- Do You Have The Shine? By Johan Thurfjell, a remake of Shining as a video game.
- Make a Wish (Önskedrömmar) by Jonatan Etzler
- Svonni vs the Swedish Tax Agency (Svonni vs skatteverket ) by Maria Fredriksson: a total lack of understanding between the Samis and the Swedish tax authorities.
- Paddy la petite souris (Gordon och Paddy) by Linda Hambâck, an animated film for tiny detectives.
On Friday 25 February, when the Festival draws to en end, there will be a Nordic evening with music (ABBA), a borealis bar, a sauna and low-impact aerobics. Two other films will be screened:
- Ten Meter Tower (Hopptornet) by Axel Danielson and Maximilien Van Aertryck
- The Swimmer (Badaren) by Jonatan Etzler
Discover the teaser for the festival!