Original title: Värn
Directed by: John Skoog
Lenght: 85min
Year of production: 2025
Production countries: Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Poland, Finland, UK, Switzerland
Starring: Denis Lavant, Agnieszka Podsiadlik, Livia Millhagen, Aron Skoog
Screenwriters: Kettil Kasang, John Skoog
Director of Photography: Ita Zbroniec-Zajt
Art Director: Søren Schwarzberg
Make-up Design: Clara Bourgeot
Editing: Jussi Rautaniemi F.C.E., John Skoog
Sound Design: David Gülich, Anne Gry Friis Kristensen
Music: Amina Hocine
Produced by: Erik Hemmendorf, Caroline Drab / Plattform Produktion
Co-produced by: Film i Skåne, SVT, Film i Väst, BCD Film, Bufo, Lemming Film, Paloma Productions, Madants
International Sales: Coproduction Office
At the height of the Cold War, farm worker Karl-Göran Persson collects scrap metal to fortify his house, hoping to shield himself and his neighbours. His efforts are met with bewilderment from the adults and quiet amusement from the children.
World premiere in the New Directors section at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival 2025.
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