Mending Hugo's Heart

Mending Hugo's Heart
Promotional poster
SwedishVilken jävla cirkus
Directed byHelena Bergström
Written byHelena Bergström
Starring
Release date
  • 20 October 2017 (2017-10-20)
CountrySweden
LanguageSwedish

Mending Hugo's Heart (Swedish: Vilken jävla cirkus, lit. 'What a fucking circus') is a 2017 Swedish dramatic comedy film written and directed by Helena Bergström. The film follows Hugo (Gustav Lindh), a university student left directionless by the tragic death of his girlfriend Agnes (Evin Ahmad), after he somewhat accidentally joins a financially struggling circus troupe led by Casall (Tomas von Brömssen). It premiered on 20 October 2017 and received negative reviews from critics.

Plot

University student Hugo is devastated by the death of his girlfriend, talented young violinist Agnes. While cycling to visit her grave, he crashes and is knocked unconscious. He wakes up in a wagon belonging to Casall, the leader of a down-on-their-luck circus group. Using his background in economics, he begins to help them get their finances in order and in the meantime grows closer with the eccentric circus ensemble, especially the stable girl Anna.

Cast

Production

The film was written and directed by Helena Bergström.[1] She wrote her first draft of the script in 2010.[2]

Filming began at the end of January 2017.[3] It was primarily filmed in Ulricehamn and Gothenburg.[4] For the project, a large tent was constructed north of Ulricehamn.[5]

Release

It premiered on 20 October 2017.[6]

Reception

Mending Hugo's Heart received 1/5 stars from Helena Lindblad in Dagens Nyehter. She criticized the film's "strangely tone-deaf" and cliché treatment of suicide and femicide.[1] It was panned by Björn Jansson in Sveriges Radio and given 2/6 stars by Sebastian Lindvall in Svenska Dagbladet.[6][7] Sofia Olsson also gave the film a negative review, although she cited von Brömssen's performance as especially effective.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b Lindblad, Helena (19 October 2017). "Filmrecension: "Vilken jävla cirkus" – ett kulört gytter av klichéer" [Film review: “What a bloody circus” – a colorful jumble of clichés]. Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Helena Bergström filmar i cirkusmiljö" [Helena Bergström films in a circus setting]. Aftonbladet (in Swedish). 15 February 2017. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  3. ^ "Se smakprov från Helena Bergströms film" [Watch a preview of Helena Bergström's film]. Ulricehamns Tidning (in Swedish). 23 August 2017. Archived from the original on 22 September 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Svensk biopremiär för Helena Bergströms VILKEN JÄVLA CIRKUS | Film i Väst" [Swedish cinema premiere for Helena Bergström's VILKEN JÄVLA CIRKUS | Film i Väst]. via.tt.se (in Swedish). 20 October 2017. Archived from the original on 22 September 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Helena Bergström hyllar Ulricehamn som filmstad - P4 Sjuhärad" [Helena Bergström praises Ulricehamn as a film city - P4 Sjuhärad]. Sveriges Radio (in Swedish). 15 February 2017. Archived from the original on 22 September 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  6. ^ a b Jansson, Björn (18 October 2017). "Vilken jävla cirkus - vilken jävla film" [What a fucking circus - what a fucking film]. Sveriges Radio (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 22 September 2025. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  7. ^ Lindvall, Sebastian (18 October 2017). "Bergströms nya – inte så jävla mycket till cirkus" [Bergström's new film – not much of a circus]. Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish). ISSN 1101-2412. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  8. ^ Olsson, Sofia (20 October 2017). "Filmrecension: Vilken jävla cirkus" [Film review: What a fucking circus]. SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
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