a long protracted scene of an accident (2021)

Directed by Lisa Rydberg & Lars Henrik Andersson

Production: Lars Henrik Andersson/Viltone Studio (Sweden)

Animated Short (15 mins)

Henrik (10 years old) is given an important task by his Dad. Keep track of your mum while he’s away. Henrik tries to. But what did that really mean.?  One day Henrik finds a letter in his mum’s handwriting; “I don't wanna live anymore…” 

Through its uniquely shaped narrative, drawn out in whimsical animation, this film invites us to bear witness to the emotional struggle of a nuclear family. It is a subtle but decisive reminder of the scary dysfunctionality of family that often promises to keep us safe. As the young protagonist struggles with too much responsibility, we witness how he carries the burden of his parents’ obstacles and we become fully immersed in his anxiety as a child. The film is embellished with humor to balance and counter the dark and disturbing content. 

selected festival screenings & Awards

Gothenburg Film Festival

Nordisk Panorama

Uppsala Short Film Festival - Winner of Best Swedish Short Film