Movies: Magnus Gertten

It's the summer of 1963 in the Swedish countryside. Today is Martin's 12th birthday and, as always, his shy uncle Helmer arrives at the party before anyone else. Also as usual, his birthday present is something yellow. Helmer is very fond of the colo...

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The well known host and entertainer, but also an eccentric who enjoyed reveal parts of himself on live TV. Behind Sten Broman's colorful costumes and his comic academic comments, there was a complicated picture hidden....

In Dependence is a documentary film about a middle aged couple trying to balance their lives in the riptide of alcoholism and co-dependency....

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Documentary about Margit Nielsen and her work at the Malmö chocolate factory....

"The blue colour of Malmö FF was dropped into my eyes by an angel when I was born" These are the words used by writer Björn Ranelid to explain the feelings a devoted fan has for his team. This documentary presents the supporters of Malmö FF, who will...

A documentary following the Swedish hip-hop group Advanced Patrol, after their member Chafic's tragic suicide....

Hanna and Linn are 16 and both want to be the world's coolest rappers....

The film tells a story about a dying artform and a young girl, Simona. She has been living and working in the circus her whole life. A couple of years back they were three generations traveling with the circus. Will Simona be the last?...

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Documentary about Björn Afzelius, a well known contributor to modern Scandinavian music history....

Alisher and Dildora are in love in Osh, Kyrgyzstan. Soon they are married and even sooner they have a baby on the way. At just 18, the smitten couple had considered only romance, but now Alisher finds himself struggling to provide for his young famil...

A film about those who quietly pick up after the rest of us. Yonas Albawi is the popular property owner who works hard to keep order around the residential area Planteringen in Helsingborg. He loves his job, but when he is met on Monday mornings by t...

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Sofia Rapp Johansson is a young, talented and critically acclaimed author. She is also a singer, performer and poetry slammer. But behind Sofia's successful outer career she is carrying a darker inner story, formed by a childhood full of violence, se...

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It is in Lund that Sweden's very first house occupations take place. On May 17, 1969, a house to be demolished on Västra Mårtensgatan is occupied by a group of young people who call themselves Allaktivisterna/The Activists....

A film about "the father" of Malmö Eric Svenning and how the city has developed during his time....

Per Tengstrand travels like a lonely cowboy around the world to give concerts. His life consists of endless tours and a constant practice and effort. He spends a lot of time alone......