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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.6 / 100
2011·Comedy / Drama / Music·1h 41m

THE IMPORTANCE OF TYING YOUR OWN SHOES

Alex's high opinion of himself isn't backed up by reality as he is unemployed and having trouble with his girlfriend. When he finally gets a job with the local council/municipality of Hudiksvall his life is about to change. Suddenly Alex finds himself the leader of a local theatre group of people with learning difficulties. Through their work together, Alex comes to appreciate that we all have our own talents which can grow if given the opportunity and support. "The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes" is based on the work of the Glada Hudik Theatre whose performances have met with success in Sweden and internationally since it was formed in 1996.

Above the Line
Lena Koppel·DirectorPär Johansson·ScreenplayTrine Piil Christensen·WriterRozbeh Ganjali·Director of PhotographyJosef Tuulse·Original Music ComposerPatrick Austen·Editor
Cast
Sverrir Gudnason·AlexVanna Rosenberg·HannaMats Melin·Kjell-ÅkeTheresia Widarsson·FilippaBosse Östlin·EbbeEllinore Holmer·KatarinaMaja Karlsson·KristinaMarie Robertson·Anna-LenaClaes Malmberg·PeterCecilia Forss·Lisa
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 1
Lena Koppel·Director
Writing· 3
Trine Piil Christensen·WriterLena Koppel·WriterPär Johansson·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Rozbeh Ganjali·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Patrick Austen·EditorMattias Morheden·Editor
Sound & Music· 9
Oskar Linnros·MusicJosef Tuulse·Original Music ComposerOskar Linnros·SongsOskar Linnros·MusicianSeamus Deivert·Sound EditorErik Guldager·Sound EditorBoris Laible·Sound EditorGustav Landbecker·Sound EditorJosef Tuulse·Sound
Art & Design· 2
Madeleine Lundberg·Production DesignAgneta Lindqvist-Widin·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Peter Possne·ProducerPeter Kropénin·ProducerPär Johansson·ProducerÅsa Sjöberg·Executive Producer
By the Numbers
75.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI 428%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Hopeful, Lighthearted
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Six individuals, appearing to be adults with intellectual disabilities, walk in a line from left to right across a bright white background. They are all dressed”

comedydrama
Key Elements
Yellow Hooded JacketsWhite Clothing
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Bright
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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