The Uppsala Kidnapping
Originally released in 2018. The Uppsala Kidnapping is a comedy/drama film. directed by Anders Skog. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Poyan Karimi, Peter Åström, and Rasmus Luthander
Synopsis
A black comedy centered on the real events of the kidnapping that became a viral phenomenon with millions of live followers. Inspired by actual events occurred in Uppsala during Christmas 2011. In a desperate attempt to solve his economic problems Josef Esfarander, a medical student, plans to kidnap a law student from a wealthy family, assisted by his girlfriend Shirin and a credulous friend from high school. Josef strongly believes he achieved the perfect plan, but contrary to all his expectation the carrying out of the kidnapping becomes a farce.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Anders Skog Films
- Drama Svecia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Uppsala Kidnapping about?
A black comedy centered on the real events of the kidnapping that became a viral phenomenon with millions of live followers. Inspired by actual events occurred in Uppsala during Christmas 2011. In ...
Who directed The Uppsala Kidnapping?
The Uppsala Kidnapping was directed by Anders Skog.
How long is The Uppsala Kidnapping?
The Uppsala Kidnapping has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Uppsala Kidnapping released?
The Uppsala Kidnapping was released on August 24, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Uppsala Kidnapping?
The main cast of The Uppsala Kidnapping includes Poyan Karimi, Peter Åström, Rasmus Luthander, Shirin Golchin, Pierre Dahlander.