Sweden - short films 1

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 the beautiful new neighbour Monica a bizarre magic show.

Abouk nine, and Machiek fifteen, like thousands of other children they were taken by government sponsored militia in Sudan and used as slaves. They were later liberated by an organisation headed by James Aguer.

Stig is a man in his forties. Probably middle-class, works full-time, gets a decent paycheck and drives a nice new car from a well-known Japanese brand. He is married and dresses well without being a snob. He is a normal Swedish man who performs what most people would consider totally irrational actions...

Bertil has to move from his wife and home and spends his first day at a nursing home. He confronts his new environment with a mixture of fear and curiosity, knowing his life will never be the same again.

The poor Dr. Henck visits his best friend, the wealthy stockbroker, to borrow some money for a Christmas present to his wife and newborn baby. He gets not only the money, but also his exclusive fur coat. His wife surprises him by making love to him in the pitch black vestibule. Dr. Henck experiences last moment of happiness, until it is revealed that his wife is mistaking him for the owner of the fur coat.

elaboration: Agata Bratek

What a wonderful summer evening by the sea! A delicious dinner, a drink on the terrace and the weather gets warmer and warmer.