The Hypnosis (film)

The Hypnosis
Theatrical release poster
SwedishHypnosen
Directed byErnst De Geer
Screenplay by
  • Ernst De Geer
  • Mads Stegger
Produced byMimmi 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.

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 Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
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 Nominated [12]
Best Director Ernst De Geer Nominated
Best Actress in a Leading Role Asta Kamma August Nominated
Best Actor in a Leading Role Herbert Nordrum Won
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Andrea Edwards Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role David Fukamachi Regnfors Won
Best Screenplay Ernst De Geer and Mads Stegger Won
Best Editing Robert Krantz Nominated

References

  1. ^ Lemercier, Fabien (10 November 2020). "Les Arcs' Industry Village relocated to Paris in January". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  2. ^ Lemercier, Fabien (25 January 2021). "The Hypnosis emerges as the most popular project at the Les Arcs Coproduction Village". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 8 July 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  3. ^ Economou, Vassilis (19 January 2021). "Göteborg's Nordic Film Market plans a digital edition and unveils its selection". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  4. ^ Leffler, Rebecca (26 April 2023). "Totem Films revamps team with new hires, powers up co-production slate heading into Cannes (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on 26 April 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  5. ^ Roxborough, Scott (30 May 2023). "Karlovy Vary Film Festival Unveils 2023 Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  6. ^ Leffler, Rebecca (8 November 2023). "Totem Films lures multiple buyers to 'Slow', 'Animalia' and 'The Hypnosis' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on 23 November 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  7. ^ Lapierre, Megan (26 July 2024). "Here's What's Coming to MUBI in August 2024". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Asta Kamma August om skammen i Ernst de Geers debutfilm "Hypnosen"". Aftonbladet. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  9. ^ Szalai, Georg; Feinberg, Scott (8 July 2023). "'Blaga's Lessons' Wins Karlovy Vary Film Fest's Top Prize". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  10. ^ Scarpa, Vittoria (30 October 2023). "Toll triumphs at the 18th Rome Film Fest". Cineuropa. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  11. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (23 December 2023). "Les Arcs Film Festival's 15th Edition Hands Out Awards to 'Slow,' 'The Teachers' Lounge'". Variety. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  12. ^ "Nominations for the 2024 Guldbagge Awards". Swedish Film Institute. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.