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The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)
Directed by Anders Skog
Overview
“The Uppsala Kidnapping” - A black comedy centered on the real events of the kidnapping that became a viral phenomenon with millions of live followers. Inspired by actual events occurred in Uppsala during Christmas 2011. In a desperate attempt to solve his economic problems Josef Esfarander, a medical student, plans to kidnap a law student from a wealthy family, assisted by his girlfriend Shirin and a credulous friend from high school. Josef strongly believes he achieved the perfect plan, but contrary to all his expectation the carrying out of the kidnapping becomes a farce.
Length 88 minutes
Actors
Poyan Karimi | Peter Åström | Rasmus Luthander | Shirin Golchin | Pierre Dahlander | Ulf Nyberg | Gabriella Boris | Gunilla Paulsen | Dan Johansson | Mina Azarian | Carolina Behrendtz | Helén Söderqvist Henriksson | Emily Faris | Pontus Gustafsson | Lennart B. Sandelin | Marina Nyström | Maurits Elvingsson | Sara Persson | Richard Forsgren | Julia Högberg