The Hypnosis (film)

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The Hypnosis
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Swedish Hypnosen
Directed byErnst De Geer
Screenplay by
  • Ernst De Geer
  • Mads Stegger
Produced by Mimmi Spång
Starring
  • Asta Kamma August
  • Herbert Nordrum
CinematographyJonathan Bjerstedt
Edited byRobert Krantz
Music byPeder Kjellsby
Production
company
Garagefilm International
Release dates
  • 4 July 2023 (2023-07-04)(KVIFF)
  • 8 March 2024 (2024-03-08)(Sweden)
Running time
100 minutes
Countries
  • Sweden
  • Norway
  • France
LanguageSwedish

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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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.

Premise

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.

Cast

Production

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]

Release

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]

Reception

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 FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 8 July 2023 Crystal Globe Ernst De GeerNominated [9]
Best ActorHerbert NordrumWon
Europa Cinemas Label AwardErnst De GeerWon
FIPRESCI Award for Crystal Globe CompetitionWon
Rome Film Fest 29 October 2023 Vittorio Gassman Prize for Best ActorHerbert NordrumWon [10]
Ugo Tognazzi Prize for Best ComedyAsta Kamma August and Herbert NordrumSpecial Mention
Les Arcs Film Festival 22 December 2023Les cinglés du cinéma awardErnst De GeerWon [11]
Guldbagge Awards 13 January 2025 Best Film Mimmi Spång Pending [12]
Best Director Ernst De GeerPending
Best Actress in a Leading Role Asta Kamma AugustPending
Best Actor in a Leading Role Herbert NordrumPending
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Andrea EdwardsPending
Best Actor in a Supporting Role David Fukamachi Regnfors Pending
Best Screenplay Ernst De Geer and Mads SteggerPending
Best EditingRobert KrantzPending

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