The Uppsala Kidnapping
Aug 24, 2018 · 1h 28m
Director
Anders SkogOverview
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.
Cast of The Uppsala Kidnapping
Poyan KarimiJosef Esfarander
Peter ÅströmHenning Olausson
Rasmus LuthanderSebastian Åhlund
Shirin GolchinShirin Darvish
Pierre DahlanderRolf Pettersson- Ulf NybergKalle
- Gabriella BorisMarianne
- Gunilla PaulsenLena
- Dan JohanssonKlas
Mina AzarianShirin's mother- Carolina BehrendtzThe neighbor
Helén Söderqvist HenrikssonThe bank official- Emily FarisFrida
Pontus GustafssonGösta
Lennart B. SandelinThe prosecutor
Marina NyströmThe dispenser- Maurits ElvingssonThe salvor
- Sara PerssonThe lifeguard
Richard ForsgrenThe lawyer- Julia HögbergThe receptionist
Crew of The Uppsala Kidnapping
- Anders SkogDirector, Writer, Production Design, Casting, Editor, Executive Producer
- Sonia MaggioniProducer
- Jo Eken TorpDirector of Photography
- Sofia HallgrenMusician
- Mikael FlodellAssociate Producer
- Björn PalmbergMusician
- Oscar BergmanSecond Assistant Director
- Peter LundbergStunt Driver
- Jonas RudelsSound
- Chakameh MarandiFirst Assistant Director
- Agneta Lindqvist-WidinMakeup Artist
- Robert EklundSound Designer
- Ulf OlaussonFoley Artist
- Frank SturessonLocation Manager
- Filip AstonLocation Scout
- Jannica LevinArt Direction
- Henrik AnderssonProduction Manager, First Assistant Director, Location Manager
- Anneli EwertPost Production Supervisor
- Louise ErikssonProps
- Rasmus WassenbergLocation Scout
About The Uppsala Kidnapping
What is The Uppsala Kidnapping about?
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…
When was The Uppsala Kidnapping released?
The Uppsala Kidnapping was released on August 24, 2018.
How long is The Uppsala Kidnapping?
The Uppsala Kidnapping runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Who directed The Uppsala Kidnapping?
The Uppsala Kidnapping was directed by Anders Skog.
Who is in the cast of The Uppsala Kidnapping?
The cast of The Uppsala Kidnapping includes Poyan Karimi (Josef Esfarander), Peter Åström (Henning Olausson), Rasmus Luthander (Sebastian Åhlund), Shirin Golchin (Shirin Darvish) and Pierre Dahlander (Rolf Pettersson).