CONFESSIONS OF A SWEDISH MAN, 94min., Sweden
Directed by Hampus Linder
In 2019, a Swedish single father and self-proclaimed feminist travels to an anti- feminist men’s retreat in Denmark. He asks himself why such gatherings are needed as he tries to understand the anger and discovers loneliness and longing. Being so close, with so many men, is unfamiliar to him and a simple question evolves into a personal crisis. He questions his identity, how to raise his son, and the relationship to his own father. A 6-year journey down the rabbit hole of the so-called “manosphere” has begun and it leads him to a fundamental reflection:

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Get to know Producer Helene Granqvist:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

My curiosity about clashing ideas when it comes to views on masculinity in society today.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

Six long years!

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?

Self-disclosing and humorous.

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

Facing my own fears as a man.

5. There are 5 stages of the filmmaking process: Development. Pre-Production. Production. Post-Production. Distribution.

What is your favorite stage of the filmmaking process?

The ending of the editing, when unpredictable dimensions of the story falls in to place.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?

When as a child, I myself was captured by the power of cinematic storytelling

7. What film have you seen the most times in your life?

Confessions of a Swedish man 🙂 or Riders of the lost Ark.

8. In a perfect world: Who would you like to work with/collaborate with on a film?

Gustaf Skarsgård, due to his engagement for peace.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?

Good.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Daal.

11. What is next for you? A new film?

A documentary about Peace work.