The Pink Cloud Syndrome

2018 1h 28m SV

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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When Greipr, a young alcoholic, is released from his rehabilitation he enters the world with a newly lit optimism. During rehab he met Lea, a single mother who is currently in a conflict with the social services regarding the custody of her daughter. Greipr tries to help Lea and together they start dreaming of a better life--but not all dreams can come true.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Albin Grenholm
Greipr
Hedda Stiernstedt
Lea
Anastasia Leppist
Anna
Isabel Reboia Bäcklund
Maria
Viktor Friberg
Lasse
Lo Kauppi
Lea's mother
Maja Kin
Johanna
Madeleine Martin
Lisa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alexis Almström
Writers: Marioan Hosseini, Alexis Almström
Languages: Swedish
Countries: Sweden

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alexis Almström, shot by Pia Lehto. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Fredrik Wictorsson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Anneli Ossiander shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Albin Grenholm and Hedda Stiernstedt and Anastasia Leppist carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4008864 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alexis Almström directs. Pia Lehto behind the camera. Fredrik Wictorsson scores. Anneli Ossiander cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Sweden. Dialogue in Swedish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Alexis Almström, shot by Pia Lehto. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Fredrik Wictorsson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Anneli Ossiander shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Albin Grenholm and Hedda Stiernstedt and Anastasia Leppist carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt4008864 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.