If I could make every adult inhabitant of the planet read one book in 2017, it would be Shadows Law [translated by Selina Öberg and published by Bullet Point Publishing, from the original Swedish Skuggans lag, published by Kalla Kulor Förlag] written by Stockholm policeman Simon Häggström. In just four hundred pages he makes us see a hidden world, one that it would be too easy and self-consoling to call obscene. In the narratives of his experiences of long squalid nights in a car trying to arrest clients of prostitutes, Häggström is able to tell the story of millions of women, of thousands of years of history, of billions of violations. A difficult book, obviously, but imperative, necessary, revelatory.
Continue reading
Author Archives: admin
“Dignity” wins at the Karelian International Film For Youth Festival!
Another splendid result for “Dignity” that wins yet another festival!
It was awared as “Best Documentary Film” at the Petrozavodsk Karelian International Film For Youth.
Champagne!!
“The Coltrane Code” awarded in Turin!
Yay!!
“Coltrane” awarded in Turin at the Torino Comics Horror Filmfest! I’m HAPPY!!
Video to present “The Coltrane Code” at Torino Comics Horror FF
As I will not be able to attend the Torino Comics Horror Film Festival tomorrow morning, so I have prepared this short video presentation (in Italian only, sorry!) But you are most welcome to attend as the film is actually in English with Italian subtitles 🙂 So go!!!
Promo for the Gothenburg Röda Sten Konsthall!
This short film was prepared for the Röda Sten Konsthall, the most interesting art exhibition location in Gothenburg (not to say the whole of Sweden!).
It is meant to recap the activities done during 2016 and to thank all people who made it special – once again!
The photographer and editor is Magnus Bergström, and I was assisted by Mikael Moiner during the shooting.
Archive images belong to Attila Urban and Hendrik Zeitler, while the music is courtesy of Jason Farnham.
The polar infinite: “Antarktis” by Gerry Johansson
I return once more to discussing photography because of a new one-person show at the Elf Galleri in Gothenburg. Under the spotlight the Swedish photographer with the most international recognition Gerry Johansson, with an exhibit called “Antarktis” (“Antarctica”).
It consists of images printed from a negative obtained in analog large format (8 x 10 inches) taken during a long, six-week session while on an expedition in the Antarctic. In prohibitive conditions among polar temperatures and violent winds, which Johansson braved with great obstinacy, he would wait for the right moment to go outside and shoot in all directions. The composition of the images is one of the most rewarding elements of this collection, with images that are always that millimeter different from how we would have photographed them. A millimeter that truly makes all the difference between a sharp, clean image and a work of art. Continue reading
Representative at the Röda Sten Konsthall
I have received the honor of being a representative for the Member Committee for one of the most amazing places in Göteborg since a few months, the Röda Sten Konsthall. It is an old boiler house that has been transformed into a an amazing exhibition center. This weekend I am there with my colleague Benny Farsäter for the artistic Christmas market: come by!
Testimonial for the Swedish Embassy in Rome!
The Swedish Embassy in Rome kindly asked me to send them a short clip to tell why (and how much!) I love being in Gothenburg during the Christmas period, to be used on their Facebook page in theri Advent Calender, and here it is!
Something very simple but hopefully enjoyable, that I made with the support of my husband, the photographer Mikael Moiner.
“Dignity” at the Smita Patil Documentary and Short FF!
New selection for “Dignity”, again in India, in the city of Pune, southeast of Mumbay, at the Smita Patil Documentary and Short Film Festival.
Glad to be there!
At the Lecce Film Festival for the third time!!
I was not sure I would make a new film in 2017, but then I understood I must. How would they do at the Lecce Film Fest otherwise??? 😀
Kidding apart, after “Midsommar” in 2014 and “Dignity” in 2015 (that received an award), I am selected once again this year, with “The Coltrane Code”. A big honor – almost a responsibility now! – to deliver high quality films to this festival, that continues because of Nicola Neto’s big courage and determination. Congratulations!