A bank robbery where the victim refuses to be robbed. Chaos ensues.
It is an ordinary day at the bank. A somewhat stressed young man makes an entrance and sits down among the other waiting customers. When it is his turn at the lady cashiers he suddenly draws a pistol and declares it is a bank robbery. It is a situation that could have terrifying consequences if it was not for the the cashiers unusual take on the situation.
Acting
Ann Petrén's unbothered cashier energy is *chef's kiss*.
Writing
Tight script that weaponizes politeness against crime.
Director
Jimmy Olsson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This short exemplifies the 'Scandinavian awkward comedy' tradition—finding humor in excruciating social restraint and bureaucratic absurdity.
Director Jimmy Olsson made this as a calling card project; it played over 100 festivals and became a staple of 'best short film' compilations online before streaming existed.
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