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THE GIANT (JÄTTEN)
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Completed - SWEDISH - Drama, Social issues - 90 minutes

Year of production : 2016

Director(s) : Johannes NYHOLM
Producer(s) : Maria DAHLIN, Morten kjems HYTTEN JUHL

Synopsis

Rikard is an autistic and severely deformed man who tries to find his way back to his long lost mother through the game of pétanque and using the help of a 200 foot giant.

His fragile physique and a harsh judging environment makes everyday life tough for him.

Convinced that his mum will take him back if only he wins the Nordic championship of petanque, Rikard tries to do the impossible.

Production

Country(ies) : SWEDEN, DENMARK

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Festivals and Awards

Toronto - TIFF 2016 Discovery
San Sebastian FF 2016 - Official selection (Special Jury Prize)
BFI London FF 2016 First Feature Competition
Busan - BIFF/APM 2016 Flash Forward
Warsaw FF 2016 - Free Spirit Competition (Free Spirit Award)


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