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The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)

Original title: Uppsalakidnappningen

2018-08-24 · 1h 28m · SV
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"The Uppsala Kidnapping" - A black comedy centered on the real events of the kidnapping that became a viral phenomenon with millions of live followers. Inspired by actual events occurred in Uppsala during Christmas 2011. In a desperate attempt to solve his economic problems Josef Esfarander, a medical student, plans to kidnap a law student from a wealthy family, assisted by his girlfriend Shirin and a credulous friend from high school. Josef strongly believes he achieved the perfect plan, but contrary to all his expectation the carrying out of the kidnapping becomes a farce.

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Anders SkogDirector, Writer

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Poyan KarimiPoyan KarimiJosef EsfaranderPeter ÅströmPeter ÅströmHenning OlaussonRasmus LuthanderRasmus LuthanderSebastian ÅhlundShirin GolchinShirin GolchinShirin DarvishPierre DahlanderPierre DahlanderRolf PetterssonUlf NybergUlf NybergKalleGabriella BorisGabriella BorisMarianneGunilla PaulsenGunilla PaulsenLenaDan JohanssonDan JohanssonKlasMina AzarianMina AzarianShirin's motherCarolina BehrendtzCarolina BehrendtzThe neighborHelén Söderqvist HenrikssonHelén Söderqvist HenrikssonThe bank official

Keywords

KidnappingKidnapping gone wrong

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityKidnapping · Kidnapping Gone WrongDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference409684Actor preference348644 · 403976 · 409665

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What is The Uppsala Kidnapping about?

"The Uppsala Kidnapping" - A black comedy centered on the real events of the kidnapping that became a viral phenomenon with millions of live followers. Inspired by actual events occurred in Uppsala during Christmas 2011. In a desperate attempt to solve his economic problems Josef Esfarander, a medical student, plans to kidnap a law student from a wealthy family, assisted by his girlfriend Shirin and a credulous friend from high school. Josef strongly believes he achieved the perfect plan, but contrary to all his expectation the carrying out of the kidnapping becomes a farce.

How long is The Uppsala Kidnapping?

The Uppsala Kidnapping has a runtime of 88 minutes.