Koko-di Koko-da
Koko-di Koko-da

Koko-di Koko-da

2019
Movie
86 min
Swedish

As a couple goes on a trip to find their way back to each other, a sideshow artist and his shady entourage emerge from the woods, terrorizing them, luring them deeper into a maelstrom of psychological terror and humiliating slapstick.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users66%
Director: Johannes NyholmGenres: Horror, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A Swedish couple's idyllic vacation takes a dark and surreal turn when they encounter a mysterious and menacing circus troupe. As their relationship unravels under the weight of grief and unspoken tensions, the sinister presence of the troupe, led by a sinister clown, seems to exploit their deepest fears and regrets. The film blurs the lines between reality and nightmare, offering a disturbing yet darkly humorous exploration of marital strife and existential dread.

Critical Reception

Koko-di Koko-da received mixed to positive reviews, often described as a challenging and polarizing film. Critics were divided on its surreal style and dark humor, with some praising its originality and unsettling atmosphere, while others found it too abstract or repetitive. The film's blend of horror and black comedy, along with its exploration of grief, resonated with a niche audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and unsettling surrealism.
  • Noted for its dark, absurdist humor and unflinching look at grief.
  • Some found the narrative too abstract and disjointed.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided response, with many appreciating the film's artistic ambition and disturbing atmosphere. However, some found the plot confusing and the tone too bleak.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Grand Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and won the Tiger Award at the Rotterdam International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Johannes Nyholm is known for his distinctive visual style, often incorporating elements of folk art and surrealism into his films, and frequently uses non-professional actors.

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Folk-n-Hell

Folk-n-Hell

. A strange, cyclical, grief-stricken Scandi loop-nightmare of a film. Packed with silliness from the outset, the levity hides a much darker film. With Koko-di Koko-da, there’s something serious under the surface. Koko-di Koko-da hits...