Samlaren
Samlaren

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Samlaren

2012
Movie
10 min
Swedish

Lennart lives a very lonely life. He collects things and when he tests the limits of how far he can go for his collections, he meets a woman.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Tomas AlfredsonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In this dark Swedish comedy, a successful, yet deeply unhappy, lawyer attempts to reconnect with his estranged son by attending a wilderness survival course. As the course progresses, the group faces unexpected challenges and must confront their own personal demons and the harsh realities of nature. Tensions rise, alliances shift, and the lawyer's carefully constructed life begins to unravel.

Critical Reception

Samlaren received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its dark humor and compelling performances, particularly from the lead actor. However, some found the pacing to be uneven, and the film's bleak tone to be a bit overwhelming.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, dark wit and effective character study.

  • Noted for strong performances, especially the lead.

  • Some found the film's somber mood and deliberate pacing to be challenging.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Samlaren' is not widely available on Google platforms to provide a specific summary.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Swedish wilderness, with the cast and crew enduring challenging weather conditions during production.

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