Gitarrmongot (2004)
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Cast
Erik Rutström, Ola Sandstig, Julia Persdotter, Mikael Allu, Bjarne Gunnarsson, Pär Berg
A series of short scenes follows recurring characters, including a 12-year-old who plays aggressive punk on an acoustic guitar around a fictional Swedish city.
The story
The film is structured as short scenes featuring recurring characters rather than a conventional plot. One thread centers on 12-year-old Erik, who lives in the fictional city of Jöteborg and plays aggressive punk music on an acoustic guitar in various places, including outside the state-run liquor store. Other scenes introduce young people throwing bicycles into the water, insecure men playing Russian roulette, and a woman with neurotic compulsions.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The film has no real plot, but consists of short scenes featuring a number of recurring characters. The title refers to a series of scenes about 12-year-old Erik, who lives in the fictional city of Jöteborg (compare Gothenburg). Erik plays aggressive punk music on an acoustic guitar in various places, including outside the state-run liquor store. Other memorable scenes show young people throwing bicycles into the water, insecure men playing Russian roulette, and a woman with neurotic compulsions. Director Ruben Östlund says of the film: “You could say I want to show everything you don’t want to show on Allsång på Skansen.”
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