Ernst De Geer

The Hypnosis

Hypnosen

Sweden

Best Actor in a Supporting Role · Guldbaggen · 2025

Synopsis

"The Hypnosis" is about Vera (Asta Kamma August) and André (Herbert Nordrum), who have been accepted into a prestigious competition where they are to pitch their startup. Before they go, Vera undergoes hypnotherapy that causes her to shed all social inhibitions. This becomes difficult for André to handle.

Production Facts

The film is directed by Ernst De Geer, who also co-wrote the script with Mads Stegger ("Beforeigners", "Nach"). It is his first feature film; he previously wrote and directed episodes of the drama series "Nach".

The film was shot in and around Gothenburg. It is produced by Mimmi Spång, Garagefilm International, in co-production with Film i Väst, Mer Film, and Totem Atelier, in collaboration with SVT and the Nordisk Film & TV Fond, and with support from the Swedish Film Institute, Moving Sweden, and the Norwegian Film Institute, as well as in collaboration with NRK and YLE. Distributor for the Nordic market is Scandinavian Film Distribution, and sales agent is Totem Films.

3 awards, 5 nominations

Guldbaggen2023