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Television · 2024
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SmärtpunktenIn 1999 Sweden, playwright Lars Norén and producer Isa Stenberg collaborate with three inmates at Tidaholm maximum-security prison to stage a play where the prisoners portray themselves. As the production gains acclaim and prison officials overlook mounting security breaches, the inmates use their leaves to carry out violent armed robberies, leading toward one of Sweden's darkest criminal events.
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Smärtpunkten is one of the most intelligent and captivating productions to premiere this year, offering a wealth of reflections that invite the viewer to become an active participant in the story.
Miguel A. Reina on En Primera Fila The series is a prime example of how to depict an immensely complex, real-life tragedy. At no point are objectivity and respect for those involved compromised, and the handheld camera follows the characters rather than the other way around, adding fine momentum to the narrative.
Signe Bjørg Granberg on Heartbeats The series really was as good as everyone says, with truly incredible performances, particularly by Finland-Swedish actress Maria Sid in the role of theatre producer Isa Stenberg. At times I caught myself thinking I was watching a documentary, and in a way I almost was. I definitely think you should watch it if you have the chance.
Fröken Grön on Blogger Perhaps that is also why Dencik is phenomenal in the role of Norén. Norén's dramas may be famous for their explosiveness. It is Drama with a capital D. Men do push-ups. Chairs fly. People scream, fight, spit, and hiss. The sedimentary character traits of humanity. But Dencik is—taut, quiet, restless, perhaps even insecure.
Oscar Westerholm on FLM It is a tough but vivid study of the cultural sphere's fascination with violence, says Sveriges Radio film critic Emma Engström.
Emma Engström on Sveriges Radio
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