The Yard

2016 1h 20m SV

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5.3

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★5.3TMDB · 6

Drama

Synopsis

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Based on Kristian Lundberg's novel about Anders, who goes from acclaimed author to physical worker at the bottom of society. He can no longer support himself through his cultural work and is forced to start anew, as a worker in Malmö harbour, at a place called 'The Yard'.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Anders Mossling
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Hilal Shoman
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Axel Roos
Sonen
Robert Bengtsson
Jonas
Alexandra Zetterberg
HR-ansvarig

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Måns Månsson
Writers: Sara Nameth
Languages: Swedish
Countries: Germany, Sweden

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1 / 8

RUNTIME

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

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Germany, Sweden.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Måns Månsson, shot by Ita Zbroniec-Zajt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor George Cragg 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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Anders Mossling and Hilal Shoman and Axel Roos carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4898530 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Måns Månsson directs. Ita Zbroniec-Zajt behind the camera. George Cragg cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany, Sweden. Dialogue in Swedish.

Trivia

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180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 10 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Germany, Sweden.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Måns Månsson, shot by Ita Zbroniec-Zajt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor George Cragg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Anders Mossling and Hilal Shoman and Axel Roos carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt4898530 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Ita Zbroniec-Zajt
Editing: George Cragg
Production design: Lene Willumsen
Costume design: Cecilia Björck
Runtime: 80 min · 1h 20m
Status: Released
Original language: SV
IMDB: The Yard (2016)

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Dan_Tebasco2017-03-10
★ 5/10
Good atmosphere and cinematography on a low budget scale and good enough low-key acting but there isn't much of a plot to speak of. In fact the movie has one of the most sudden ends I've seen in recent times, it literally just stops in a scene and you're left wondering what the point of it all was. That said the "ride" there despite of it's slow pace and lack of substance wasn't boring but it's nothing I'd watch again.

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