The Hypnosis (film)
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- Ernst De Geer
- Mads Stegger
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| Swedish | Hypnosen |
| Directed by | Ernst De Geer |
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| Produced by | Mimmi Spång |
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| Cinematography | Jonathan Bjerstedt |
| Edited by | Robert Krantz |
| Music by | Peder Kjellsby |
Production company | Garagefilm International |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
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| Language | Swedish |
The Hypnosis (Swedish: Hypnosen) is a 2023 satirical 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.
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
- Asta Kamma August as Vera
- Herbert Nordrum as André
- Andrea Edwards as Lotta
- David Fukamachi Regnfors as Julian
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]