The Uppsala Kidnapping
2018 · 88 min
Comedy · Drama
★ 6.3A black comedy centered on the real events of the kidnapping that became a viral phenomenon with millions of live followers. Inspired by actual events occurred in Uppsala during Christmas 2011. In a desperate attempt to solve his economic problems Josef Esfarander, a medical student, plans to kidnap a law student from a wealthy family, assisted by his girlfriend Shirin and a credulous friend from high school. Josef strongly believes he achieved the perfect plan, but contrary to all his expectation the carrying out of the kidnapping becomes a farce.
Crew
- Director Anders Skog
- Writer Anders Skog
- Director of Photography Jo Eken Torp
Cast
Poyan Karimi
Josef Esfarander
Peter Åström
Henning Olausson
Rasmus Luthander
Sebastian Åhlund
Shirin Golchin
Shirin Darvish
- P
Pierre Dahlander
Rolf Pettersson
- U
Ulf Nyberg
Kalle
- G
Gabriella Boris
Marianne
- G
Gunilla Paulsen
Lena
- D
Dan Johansson
Klas
Mina Azarian
Shirin's mother
- C
Carolina Behrendtz
The neighbor
Helén Söderqvist Henriksson
The bank official
Crew
- Director — Anders Skog
- Writer — Anders Skog
- Director of Photography — Jo Eken Torp
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