The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)
A 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.
Director: Anders Skog
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: August 24, 2018
Cast
- Poyan Karimi - Josef Esfarander
- Peter Åström - Henning Olausson
- Rasmus Luthander - Sebastian Åhlund
- Shirin Golchin - Shirin Darvish
- Pierre Dahlander - Rolf Pettersson
- Ulf Nyberg - Kalle
- Gabriella Boris - Marianne
- Gunilla Paulsen - Lena
- Dan Johansson - Klas
- Mina Azarian - Shirin's mother
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jo Eken Torp
Editing: Anders Skog
Production: Anders Skog Films, Drama Svecia
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
kidnapping
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Uppsala Kidnapping about?
- A 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.
- Who directed The Uppsala Kidnapping?
- The Uppsala Kidnapping was directed by Anders Skog.
- Who stars in The Uppsala Kidnapping?
- The Uppsala Kidnapping stars Poyan Karimi, Peter Åström, Rasmus Luthander, Shirin Golchin, Pierre Dahlander, Ulf Nyberg.
- How long is The Uppsala Kidnapping?
- The Uppsala Kidnapping has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Uppsala Kidnapping?
- The Uppsala Kidnapping is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Uppsala Kidnapping produced?
- The Uppsala Kidnapping was produced in Sweden.