Country: Sweden
Plot: Janne, a 60 year old party promoter is arranging a nightclub at the annual tennis week in the small coastal town of Bastad...
Quick comment: A look at the Swedish underworld is what Alex Petersen has to offer in
his first feature film. We are before some interesting character studies in a
very dark tale. In some moments we can really feel the strength and
potentiality of this story. In others, we are convinced that it could have
been better explored. Deliberately or not, everything on this movie was
unemotional, which makes the viewer to keep some distance from what’s
happening. However, the boldness showed in direction has sharpened my curiosity about
Peterson’s future works.
Relevant awards: Discovery Prize (Toronto).