Pierre West
Henrik Larsson
Jakob Arevärn
Sweden, 2024, 29 min.
In Swedish with English subtitles.
Hope, Longing & Darkness, spanning 17 years. Through Pierre’s isolated life and his unjust struggle with trauma, the film explores the emotions that arise when the light at the end of the tunnel seems so very far away. A character-driven portrayal balancing hardships and inner demons with â¨humor and longingâ¨â¨In an existence without compassion – how long can Pierre endure?
Director's Statement
We love our film. We love how the audience responds to it. Lots of emotions. Both laughs and tears. It took us 17 years to complete the film. Well worth the wait.
Category: Drama.
Friday, April 4
The Screening Room
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