Johan Jonason

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Johan Jonason

Born October 11, 1970 · Stockholm, Sweden (age 55)

Johan Jonason is a Swedish director, scriptwriter and actor. He started making films while studying Fine Art in London. In 2003 his short film Terrible Boy won the prestigious award 1 km film at Stockholm International Film Festival and was also nominated for the annual Swedish Film Award.

Known For

The SquareThe Square · 2017
The Square
6.82017
MovieDrama
A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.
My Cousin KlaraMy Cousin Klara · 2016
My Cousin Klara
2016
Movie
“My Cousin Klara”, tells the story of two young Swedish girls, Lisa and Klara, on the run in the woods. They meet a man, who gives them a ride. Even though Lisa understands the man should not be trusted, she accepts his money and leaves Klara alone.
PlayPlay · 2011
Play
6.82011
MovieDramaCrime
In central Gothenburg, Sweden, a group of boys, aged 12-14, robbed other children on about 40 occasions between 2006 and 2008. The thieves used an elaborate scheme called the 'little brother number' or 'brother trick', involving advanced role-play and gang rhetoric rather than physical violence.
GuidanceGuidance · 2009
Guidance
1.02009
MovieDrama
Roy has lost his motivation and spends his days at home. Finally his wife can't take it anymore and sends him away on an alternative treatment. The method is ridiculous. Roy doesn't understand what he's doing there. The therapist is strange, so strange that Roy suspects that something is wrong. When he wants to leave, things get unpleasant for real.
Status QuoStatus Quo · 2013
Status Quo
2013
Movie
The Midnight Sun blurs the line between night and day. For part of the year, living close to the Arctic Circle means having more hours of the day to spend bonding with others. Though this, in combination with a lack of things to do, breeds creativity in some folks, others might arguably have too much time on their hands. The concept of status quo, i.e. nothing has changed, has seldom been more suitable.
Under the BridgeUnder the Bridge · 2022
Under the Bridge
2022
MovieDramaFantasy
An upper-class cuple on the way home from the party ask a female employee, dressed as a savage, to howl at the moon. Her refusal to take part in the role playing game leads to an absurd and twisted series of events that overthrow the established order of power.
The Less FortunateThe Less Fortunate · 2017
The Less Fortunate
2017
Movie
A 10-year-old girl discovers that her privileged life may have something to do with the reason she doesn’t have any siblings.
CornelisCornelis · 2010
Cornelis
6.12010
MovieHistoryDrama
”Cornelis” is the unique chronicle about one of Sweden’s greatest music legends - Cornelis Vreeswijk. An honest and gripping account of an exceptionally talented, but self-destructive artist’s intense life both on and behind the stage. A man who during his whole life was searching for love and confirmation.

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