The Ballad
Keywords
- black comedy
- capitalism
- immigration
- satire
- social inequality
- work
Actors
- Nayeem Mahbub
- Anna Granath
- Anders Blentare
- Thomas Engelbrektson
Director
- Christofer Nilsson
Comedy, Shorts
13min
16+
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A bike messenger driven to the brink of a nervous breakdown by the pressures of his daily life. One day, he makes a spontaneous and ill-considered decision that will change his life: in a moment of rebellion, he locks himself in the house of the customers who initially refused to accept his delivery. This act of defiance sparks an unpleasant and spiraling confrontation between the social classes in 21st-century Sweden.
A bike messenger driven to the brink of a nervous breakdown by the pressures of his daily life. One day, he makes a spontaneous and ill-considered decision that will change his life: in a moment of rebellion, he locks himself in the house of the customers who initially refused to accept his delivery. This act of defiance sparks an unpleasant and spiraling confrontation between the social classes in 21st-century Sweden.
Director Christofer Nilsson, known for his provocative music videos and commercials, uses this short film to address deeper social tensions and the challenges of the working class. His works, including the internationally acclaimed film “Fuckgirls” and “Oracle's Crown: The Last Band”, nominated for the Nordisk Panorama's New Nordic Voice, testify to a critical and unconventional view of society.
THE BALLAD gained international recognition for its bold storytelling and intense portrayal of class conflict, and was shown at renowned festivals. Nilsson's ability to present complex characters and situations with a raw, authentic aesthetic makes this film a moving testimony to rebellion and human resilience.