The Giant (2016 film)
| The Giant | |
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| Swedish | Jätten |
| Directed by | Johannes Nyholm |
| Written by | Johannes Nyholm |
| Produced by | Maria Dahlin |
| Starring | Christian Andrén |
| Cinematography | Johan Lundborg |
| Edited by | Morten Højbjerg Johannes Nyholm |
| Music by | Björn Olsson |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Countries | Denmark Sweden |
| Language | Swedish |
The Giant (Swedish: Jätten) is a 2016 Danish-Swedish drama film directed by Johannes Nyholm.[1] It was selected to be screened in the Discovery section at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.[2] At the 52nd Guldbagge Awards the film won three Guldbagge Awards, Best Film, Best Screenplay and Makeup and Hair.[3]
Plot summary
Rikard, a 30-year-old man with a severe facial deformity and autism, has spent much of his life isolated in a care home. Despite his circumstances, he finds solace and purpose in the game of pétanque, where he shows surprising talent. Rikard dreams of reconnecting with his estranged mother, who rejected him when he was a child.
Throughout the film, his inner world is portrayed through the recurring vision of a protective giant who symbolizes his longing for acceptance and love. As Rikard pursues success in a national pétanque championship, he also struggles with feelings of abandonment and the hope of reconciliation with his mother. The story blends realism with fantasy, reflecting both the challenges of disability and the resilience of the human spirit.
Cast
- Christian Andrén as Rikard
- Johan Kylén as Roland
- Anna Bjelkerud as Elisabeth
- Linda Faith as Lina
References
- ^ "Goteborg: Indie Sales Acquires Johannes Nyholm's 'The Giant'". Variety. 5 September 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ "The Giant". TIFF. 5 September 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ DN.se Article on Dagens Nyheter. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
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