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Synopsis

A dark comedy about humankind’s desire to love and to be loved, an animated short centred around neediness, intimacy and romance. Told through a series of loosely connected, tender and absurd scenes, the film follows people who are searching for closeness and acceptance. In a world that preaches self-control, the film explores the sides we try to hide, such as feeling needy and pathetic. The stories overlap and reappear, gradually forming a larger portrait of collective longing.

Production Facts

Director & Scriptwriter: Anna Mantzaris
Swedish producer: Johan Edström
International co-producers: Erika Forzy, Caroline Audebert, Marc Bodin-Joyeux, Radim Procházka, Tonje Skar Reiersen, Lise Fearnley, Jani Lehto

Produced by APPARAT Filmproduktion AB in co-production with Film i Väst, Pictanovo, Arte, SVT, Passion Paris, Mikrofilm and Kuli Film, and with support of Swedish Film Institute and Norwegian Film Institute.

The voices are performed by Stellan Skarsgård, Molly Nilsson, Ika Nord, Jonatan Unge and Johan Edström. World premiere at Animafest Zagreb 2026, where it is part of the Grand Competition – Short Film.