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In the Swedish city of Lethe, people from different walks of life take part in a series of short, deadpan vignettes that rush past. Some are just seconds long, none longer than a couple of minutes. A young woman remembers a fantasy honeymoon with a rock guitarist. A man awakes from a dream about bomber planes. A businessman boasts about success while being robbed by a pickpocket, and so on. The absurdist collection is accompanied by Dixieland jazz and similar music.
You, the Living is a 2007 Swedish comedy-drama film directed by Roy Andersson that strings together dozens of absurdist vignettes set in the fictional city of Lethe. Told through deadpan, often surreal scenes set to Dixieland jazz, the film captures the mundane and bizarre moments of ordinary people in rapid-fire, interconnected sketches. Now available as a released film, it's a unique blend of dark humor and existential observation.
When does You, the Living come out?
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Available in: United Kingdom · GG
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Limited theatrical in United States · Rated NR
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BrazilTop cast
Follow an actor to track their next projects- Håkan AngserThe Psychiatrist
- Eric BäckmanMicke Larsson
- Patrik Anders EdgrenThe Professor
- Björn EnglundThe Tuba Player
- Lennart ErikssonThe Man on the Balcony
- Pär FredrikssonThe Carpet Dealer
- Elisabeth HelanderMia
- Gunnar IvarssonThe Businessman
- Leif LarssonThe Carpenter
- Jessika LundbergAnna
Jessica NilssonThe Teacher- Jörgen NohallUffe
Waldemar NowakThe Pick-pocket- Olle OlsonThe Consultant
- Kemal SenerThe Barber
Trailer
Official Restored Trailer [Subtitled]
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You, the Living — frequently asked
When was You, the Living released?
You, the Living premiered on September 21, 2007.
What is the format of this film?
The film is structured as a series of short vignettes, most only a couple of minutes long, that follow different characters and situations in absurdist, often comedic scenarios.
Who directed You, the Living?
The film was directed by Swedish filmmaker Roy Andersson, known for his distinctive deadpan comedic style and use of music in his work.
Where does the film take place?
You, the Living is set in Lethe, a fictional Swedish city where the various interconnected vignettes unfold.
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