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Happy Sweden

Original title: De ofrivilliga
  • 2008
  • Tous publics avec avertissement
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
6.8K
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Cecilia Milocco in Happy Sweden (2008)
In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down - or failing to do so - are explored.
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In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down - or failing to do so - are explored.In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down - or failing to do so - are explored.In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down - or failing to do so - are explored.

  • Director
    • Ruben Östlund
  • Writers
    • Erik Hemmendorff
    • Ruben Östlund
  • Stars
    • Villmar Björkman
    • Lola Ewerlund
    • Maria Lundqvist
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    6.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ruben Östlund
    • Writers
      • Erik Hemmendorff
      • Ruben Östlund
    • Stars
      • Villmar Björkman
      • Lola Ewerlund
      • Maria Lundqvist
    • 22User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Villmar Björkman
    • Villmar (Family Segment)
    Lola Ewerlund
    • Lola (Family Segment)
    Maria Lundqvist
    Maria Lundqvist
    • The Actress (Bus Trip Segment)
    Henrik Vikman
    • Bus Driver (Bus Trip Segment)
    Linnea Cart-Lamy
    • Linnea (Girlfriends Segment)
    Sara Eriksson
    • Sara (Girlfriends Segment)
    Cecilia Milocco
    Cecilia Milocco
    • The Teacher (School Segment)
    Ulf Lundstedt
    • Carpentry Teacher (School Segment)
    Leif Edlund
    • Leffe (Buddies Segment)
    • (as Leif Edlund Johansson)
    Olle Liljas
    • Olle (Buddies Segment)
    Mia Eriksson
    • Mia (Family Segment)
    • (as Mia Ericsson)
    Hanna Lekander
    Hanna Lekander
    • Hanna (Family Segment)
    Simeon Nordius
    • Son (Family Segment)
    • (as Simeon Henry Nordius)
    Maricel Amance
    • Filipino Guest (Family Segment)
    Leif Ericson
    • Vilmar's Colleague (Family Segment)
    • (as Leif Ericsson)
    Margret Andersson
    • Colleague's Wife (Family Segment)
    Staffan Mau
    • Discussion Group (Family Segment)
    Eva Mau
    • Discussion Group (Family Segment)
    • Director
      • Ruben Östlund
    • Writers
      • Erik Hemmendorff
      • Ruben Östlund
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews22

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    taliabo

    unbiased reviews

    The camera angles were interestingly different. Made you think about the conversations and not focus so much on the shallowness of what I call: eye candy syndrome, which Hollywood so likes to depict. One thing that did disturb me when reading reviews was that a few of the very positive ones contained the same misspellings. That is hardly a coincidence. Back to the film: There seemed to be too many thematic subplots going on, despite other reviews that seem to say: "hey, that mirrors life". But generally, the film was entertaining and was an interesting diversion. The homo-erotic male-bonding deal with the guys seemed a bit contrived. I couldn't figure the rhyme or reason there.
    9stensson

    Sensational

    Young Swedish director Ruben Östlund made a strong debut with "Gitarrmongot". It was a very personal way of narration. In "De ofrivilliga" he gives even more promises.

    Five episodes, involving five very different kinds of Swedish people. But they get one thing in common and that is a very destructive group pressure in very different ways. The acting is really superb, although you hardly have seen any of these people on the screen before, with the exception of Maria Lundquist.

    Östlund works with very special camera angles. Sometimes you don't see the heads of those who are talking. Sometimes you will have to look around for a couple of seconds to find the main character, who is somewhere else than you're used too. This is a challenging movie in many ways, which makes you think and feel. And there are truly strong thoughts and feelings.
    8ingelaallard

    A Swedish story

    Five independent stories which all possess an admirable wit and acuity. They all share one thing - the involved have to stand up for their own will and resist the so often overwhelming peer pressure that we all at some point has been the victim of.

    Ruben Östlund has created a sleek, straight and accurate film where the acting is unbeatable. We have to be alert, listen and try to keep up with the sometimes very complicated plot. The camera is rolling and it allows all the involved to take all the space. The stories has a strange sense of normalcy on the surface, and the every day situations succeeds each other with finesse, perfectly knitted together until the end without any forced resolution or final connection. It is this kind of story I feel can be associated with Sweden. This may be our future culture imprint.

    Ruben Östlund possesses a narration that grabs at his audience and he is not afraid to challenge. It is exciting despite unremarkable equality in the presentation, and the persons in the five stories, feel very real.
    8philharmonic-850-395923

    Simple and Well made.

    For the last few months i've stumbled upon quite a few Swedish movies, and for me, personally, it's a grand discovery! I love and appreciate low budget movies. For me, producing more with less always seemed an outcome of cinematic expertise. That kind of Minimalism makes this movie great. The themes and situations displayed in this movie are so relatable, and i bet you'll find your self giggling (for a wide Spectrum of reasons: from sympathy to embarrassment). It's light and have a natural flow, the acting is very authentic and sensitive. The script is superb, and the camerawork also contributes to the "Ostlund experience", together forming an honourable picture.
    8mappedyr

    Very touching

    I was really surprised by this film. It consists of 5 independent stories and though they are completely different they share something common to human beings. Well "Short Cuts" was great and I can really recommend "Fyra nyanser av brunt" in the same genre. But "De ofrivilliga" has something extra. I bet you can recognize some of the awkward situation described in this film.

    It's pretty annoying with the strange camera angles and it's a bit like the habit of using too many close-ups that some directors use. But to some extend it makes sense. You learn to focus on the situation and the interaction instead of the people in the scenes.

    And I really must say that it's fantastic how a writer can invent the strange incidents in the film. I keep thinking - this must have happened for someone in real life. No one can have that wild an imagination.

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      Sweden's official submission to 82nd Academy Award's Foreign Language in 2010.
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    • Release date
      • April 29, 2009 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • France
    • Official site
      • Trinity (United Kingdom)
    • Languages
      • Swedish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Involuntary
    • Production companies
      • Plattform Produktion
      • Coproduction Office
      • Film i Väst
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      • $623,849
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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