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You, the Living (2007)

7.120071h 29mSV
DramaComedyMusic

Directed by Roy Andersson

Rating

7.1/10

Runtime

1h 29m

Language

SV

Release

September 21, 2007

Director

Roy Andersson

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 bom...

Cast

Håkan Angser

Håkan Angser

The Psychiatrist

Eric Bäckman

Eric Bäckman

Micke Larsson

Patrik Anders Edgren

Patrik Anders Edgren

The Professor

Björn Englund

Björn Englund

The Tuba Player

Lennart Eriksson

Lennart Eriksson

The Man on the Balcony

Pär Fredriksson

Pär Fredriksson

The Carpet Dealer

Elisabeth Helander

Elisabeth Helander

Mia

Gunnar Ivarsson

Gunnar Ivarsson

The Businessman

Leif Larsson

Leif Larsson

The Carpenter

Jessika Lundberg

Jessika Lundberg

Anna

Jessica Nilsson

Jessica Nilsson

The Teacher

Jörgen Nohall

Jörgen Nohall

Uffe

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into You, the Living (2007), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of You, the Living. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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