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A Rational Solution

(Det Enda Rationella)
In Swedish with English subtitles.


 

Scandinavian Focus

2009 | 104 min | Feature Narrative

Directed by: Jorgen Bergmark

Sweden

North America Premiere

Cast & Credits

Writer: Jens Jonsson
Producer: Helena Danielsson, Karl Baumgartner, Raimond Goebel, Tero Kaukomaa, Stefano Massenzi, Jens Jonsson, Jorgen Bergmark
Editor: Mattias Morheden
Cinematographer: Anders Bohman
Music: Nathan Larson
Cast: Rolf Lassgard, Pernilla August, Stina Ekblad, Claes Ljungmark, Magnus Roosman

Program Notes

Against his better judgment, married Erland has fallen in love with his best friendís wife. His rational solution is for all four to move in together until the passion inevitably subsides. Thereís bound to be hurt feelings and passive aggression, but with discipline, everyone can rise above it. But what began as the logical remedy snowballs into a messy romantic free-for-all, until nothing is rational at all. Insightfully observed and superbly acted, Jorgen Bergmarkís tragicomic tour de force mimics his charactersí own journey, beginning as simple and ordered, only to mature into a nuanced, heartbreakingly authentic portrait of love, fidelity, marriage, monogamy, and human beingsí foolhardy compulsion to think they can control any of it.

Expected to be in attendance:  Director Jorgen Bergmark

About the Director

Jorgen Bergmark co-wrote and co-produced KITCHEN STORIES, which won a number of international awards. His short film A LOVE AFFAIR was nominated for a Guldbagge at the Swedish Film Awards 2003 and nominated for Best Short at the Hollywood Film Festival 2003.



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UA East Hampton Theater 1
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