Uje

Henrik Schyffert presents his feature film debut in a sharp, touching and humorous autobiographical depiction of and with Uje Brandelius.

Diffuse, but noticeable ailments make Uje consult a doctor. Without first understanding the meaning, he finds out that he has the uncurable disease Parkinson’s. He hides the bewildering news secret from his family, while the resulting anxiety compels him to question his life and his existence. Uje is an intelligent, warm and driven story, situated in the complex yet seemingly simple rut of everyday life. The film is built on Doktor Kosmos’s singer Uje Brandelius’s successful performance of the same name and is filled with his cherished songs.

Short film: Grab Them, dir: Morgane Dziurla-Petit. (only screening 4001, Sun Jan 26).

• Tobias Åkesson