The Hypnosis (film)

The Hypnosis (Swedish: Hypnosen) is a 2023 comedy drama film directed by Ernst De Geer in his directorial debut, from a screenplay he wrote with Mads Stegger. The film stars Asta Kamma August and Herbert Nordrum as a young couple of business partners.

The Hypnosis
Theatrical release poster
Swedish	Hypnosen
Directed by	Ernst De Geer
Screenplay by	Ernst De Geer Mads Stegger
Produced by	Mimmi Spång
Starring	Asta Kamma August Herbert Nordrum
Cinematography	Jonathan Bjerstedt
Edited by	Robert Krantz
Music by	Peder Kjellsby
Production company	Garagefilm International
Release dates	4 July 2023 (2023-07-04) (KVIFF) 8 March 2024 (2024-03-08) (Sweden)
Running time	100 minutes
Countries	Sweden Norway France
Language	Swedish

It had its world premiere at the 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 4 July 2023. It was theatrically released in Sweden on 8 March 2024.

Premise

A young couple, André and Vera, prepares to pitch a business idea of women's reproductive health mobile application. When Vera tries hypnotherapy to quit smoking, she loses her social inhibition.

Cast

• Asta Kamma August as Vera
• Herbert Nordrum as André
• Andrea Edwards as Lotta
• David Fukamachi Regnfors as Julian

Production

In 2020, the project participated at the Les Arcs Film Festival's Co-Production Village.^[1] During the event, it piqued the most interest among international sales agents, co-producers, and distributors.^[2] In 2021, the project also participated at the Nordic Film Market.^[3] International sales agent Totem Films presented the film's first images and trailer at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival market.^[4]

Release

The Hypnosis had its world premiere at the 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 4 July 2023, competing for the Crystal Globe award.^[5] In November 2023, I Wonder acquired the film's distribution rights for Italy, Mindjazz for Germany and Austria, and HBO for Eastern Europe.^[6] Mubi acquired the film's distribution rights in some regions, releasing it on 16 August 2024.^[7] The film was theatrically released in Sweden on 8 March 2024.^[8]

Reception

Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 94% of 18 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.00/10.

Accolades

Award / Film Festival	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival	8 July 2023	Crystal Globe	Ernst De Geer	Nominated	[9]
		Best Actor	Herbert Nordrum	Won
		Europa Cinemas Label Award	Ernst De Geer	Won
		FIPRESCI Award for Crystal Globe Competition		Won
Rome Film Fest	29 October 2023	Vittorio Gassman Prize for Best Actor	Herbert Nordrum	Won	[10]
		Ugo Tognazzi Prize for Best Comedy	Asta Kamma August and Herbert Nordrum	Special Mention
Les Arcs Film Festival	22 December 2023	Les cinglés du cinéma award	Ernst De Geer	Won	[11]
Guldbagge Awards	13 January 2025	Best Film	Mimmi Spång	Nominated	[12]
		Best Director	Ernst De Geer	Nominated
		Best Actress in a Leading Role	Asta Kamma August	Nominated
		Best Actor in a Leading Role	Herbert Nordrum	Won
		Best Actress in a Supporting Role	Andrea Edwards	Nominated
		Best Actor in a Supporting Role	David Fukamachi Regnfors	Won
		Best Screenplay	Ernst De Geer and Mads Stegger	Won
		Best Editing	Robert Krantz	Nominated