Ravens
a JENS ASSUR picture
Synopsis
1970s, Sweden- Hard working farmer Agne (played by acclaimed actor Reine Brynolfsson) struggles with the harsh reality of his daily life, hoping his teenage son Klas will take over the farm and continue his legacy. Klas however, dreams of a world far away from this rural existence. Sumptuously lensed, this powerful coming of age story, written and directed by Jens Assur, paints a tangled web of shame, guilt, madness and the dreams of youth.
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Press
"Swedish director Jens Assur concentrates on the hardships of a farmer’s life in his extremely good-looking first feature, Ravens, an exploration of the eternal conflict between generations and between tradition and modernity."
Cineuropa
"A compelling drama with an impeccable musical score and it features a wonderful closing shot that carries much of the film's weight as it fades to black. Seek it out."
Under the Radar Magazine
"Directed by Jens Assur, Ravens is beautifully shot with broad angles over the rocky landscapes, giving the film a cinematic scale."
Screen Fish
"Sensitive, patient and remarkable."
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Festivals
& Awards
TIFF - Toronto International Film Festival
San Sebastian Film Festival, New Directors
Busan International Film Festival
BFI - London Film Festival
Rotterdam International Film Festival
Best Film / Best Actor, Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Special Cineuropa’s prize, Vilnius Film Festival
Haifa International Film Festival
Prague Febiofest
Istanbul International Film Festival
Sao Paulo International Film Festival
Torun Tofifest
Alice Nella Citta
Helsinki Nordic Film Festival
Swedish Oscars
(53rd Guldbagge Awards)
7 nominations
Bengaluru International Film Festival
San Francisco International Film Festival
Wisconsin Film Festival
New Port Beach Film Festival
Espoo Cine
Kiev Molodist International Film Festival
Moscow Zerkalo Film Festival
Scandinavian Film Festivals
Der Neue Heimat FIlm
Helsinki Anarchy Film Festival
Riga International Film Festival
Cast & Crew
| Reine Brynolfsson | |
|---|---|
| Peter Dalle | |
| Maria Heiskanen | |
| Jacob Nordström | |
| Saga Samuelsson | |
| Jens Jørn Spottag | |
| Roger Storm | |
| Gösta Viklund | |
| Max Vobora |
| Cinematography | Jonas Alarik |
|---|---|
| Film Editing | Åsa Mossberg |
| Casting | Sara Törnkvist |
| Production Design | Ulrika von Vegesack |
| Art Direction | Frida Hoas |
| Costume Design | Mia Andersson |
| Costume Design | Maria Felldin |
