A Swedish theatre troupe implodes spectacularly when egos collide and makeup artists plot coups.
A tiny theatrical company turns into a war zone of egos as a new play goes into rehearsal in this broad comedy from Sweden. A camera crew from a television outlet is on hand to shoot a commercial as a harried director tries to put her cast through their paces. Not everyone, however, feels like cooperating; her two leading men seem to be competing over who gets most of the spotlight, much to the annoyance of the female star, while the troupe's makeup artist has a plan of his own.
Acting
Veteran cast weaponizing decades of theatrical beef.
Writing
Meta-commentary that bites the hand that performs it.
Director
Marie-Louise Ekman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Marie-Louise Ekman was already a renowned painter and satirist—this was her cynical love letter to the institution that made her famous.
The film mocks Sweden's prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre tradition while starring some of its most decorated veterans—basically elite actors roasting their own temple.
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