Orca (2020)

Directed by

Josephine Bornebusch

Genre

drama film

Country

Sweden

Runtime

1h 45m

Rated

7

Rating

6.6 of 10 from 14 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A group of people navigate the challenges of staying connected while physically apart during a pandemic. The story follows their relationships and the ways they find closeness despite social distancing rules.

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What happens

Orca is a 2020 Swedish drama film directed by Josephine Bornebusch who co-wrote the screenplay with Gunnar AK Järvstad. Produced by Sofie Palage, the film stars Johan Rheborg, Marie Göranzon, Gustav Lindh, Tova Magnusson, Vera Vitali, Erik Johansson, and Bornebusch. Written and filmed entirely during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the plot depicts the effects of social distancing on human relationships. Critics received the film with generally positive reviews, with praise towards its honest portrayal of relationships during the quarantine era. At the 56th Guldbagge Awards, the film received five nominations, including Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Actor in a Leading Role, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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