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The Hypnosis (Swedish: Hypnosen) is a 2023 comedy drama film directed by Ernst De Geer in his directorial debut, from a screenplay he wrote with Mads Stegger. The film stars Asta Kamma August and Herbert Nordrum as a young couple of business partners.
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| Swedish | Hypnosen |
| Directed by | Ernst De Geer |
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| Produced by | Mimmi Spång |
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| Cinematography | Jonathan Bjerstedt |
| Edited by | Robert Krantz |
| Music by | Peder Kjellsby |
Production company | Garagefilm International |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
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| Language | Swedish |
It had its world premiere at the 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 4 July 2023. It was theatrically released in Sweden on 8 March 2024.
A young couple, André and Vera, prepares to pitch a business idea of women's reproductive health mobile application. When Vera tries hypnotherapy to quit smoking, she loses her social inhibition.
- Asta Kamma August as Vera
- Herbert Nordrum as André
- Andrea Edwards as Lotta
- David Fukamachi Regnfors as Julian
In 2020, the project participated at the Les Arcs Film Festival's Co-Production Village.[1] During the event, it piqued the most interest among international sales agents, co-producers, and distributors.[2] In 2021, the project also participated at the Nordic Film Market.[3] International sales agent Totem Films presented the film's first images and trailer at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival market.[4]
The Hypnosis had its world premiere at the 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 4 July 2023, competing for the Crystal Globe award.[5] In November 2023, I Wonder acquired the film's distribution rights for Italy, Mindjazz for Germany and Austria, and HBO for Eastern Europe.[6] Mubi acquired the film's distribution rights in some regions, releasing it on 16 August 2024.[7] The film was theatrically released in Sweden on 8 March 2024.[8]
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 94% of 18 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.00/10.
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | 8 July 2023 | Crystal Globe | Ernst De Geer | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Actor | Herbert Nordrum | Won | |||
| Europa Cinemas Label Award | Ernst De Geer | Won | |||
| FIPRESCI Award for Crystal Globe Competition | Won | ||||
| Rome Film Fest | 29 October 2023 | Vittorio Gassman Prize for Best Actor | Herbert Nordrum | Won | [10] |
| Ugo Tognazzi Prize for Best Comedy | Asta Kamma August and Herbert Nordrum | Special Mention | |||
| Les Arcs Film Festival | 22 December 2023 | Les cinglés du cinéma award | Ernst De Geer | Won | [11] |
| Guldbagge Awards | 13 January 2025 | Best Film | Mimmi Spång | Pending | [12] |
| Best Director | Ernst De Geer | Pending | |||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Asta Kamma August | Pending | |||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Herbert Nordrum | Pending | |||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Andrea Edwards | Pending | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | David Fukamachi Regnfors | Pending | |||
| Best Screenplay | Ernst De Geer and Mads Stegger | Pending | |||
| Best Editing | Robert Krantz | Pending | |||
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