In this section, there is room for a variety of films that we at the festival have a special longing to show on the big screen. This includes forgotten cinema gems that have been rediscovered, dreadful horror films, new visionary works of art that contrasts to the normal, or documentary films with room for discussions.
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A film program about the forest – the queer forest. Whether there are trees there or not, as on Iceland, queers have always related to the forest as a place for secret meetings, a haven for erotic fantasies, feelings of freedom and a place to seek comfort from. Just like natural candies, the films are neither particularly natural nor healthy.
In this film program we meet seven stories where nature and the forest are highly present in different ways. Curated by Anna Linder in close collaboration with Kolbrún Inga Söring on behalf of the Umeå European Film Festival 2024. The selection has been made in view of the ongoing exhibition Eight Degrees – contemporary art about the forest, which is running until January 21, 2025 at Bildmuseet in Umeå.
Welcome to an Afternoon Dedicated to Warner Oland at Västerbotten Museum!
Join us for an entire afternoon celebrating Warner Oland. Kim Khavar Fahlstedt (pictured) has authored a comprehensive biography on Oland, telling a story of dreams, identity, and escape. Fahlstedt will discuss the book and Oland’s life alongside Per Perstrand.
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This event is organized in collaboration with Västerbotten Museum, the Warner Oland Academy in Bjurholm, and the Folkrörelsearkivet.
Program
14:00
Conversation between Kim Khavar Fahlstedt and Per Perstrand on Warner Oland.
15:00
Screening of Shanghai Express
All program events are free of charge, the talk will be held in Swedish.
In attendance at the screening will be the film’s lead actress, Oona Airola, who will answer questions afterward.
Oona Airola is a Finnish actress renowned for her powerful performances in films like The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki, Girls Girls Girls, and Four Little Adults. With her unique style and deep sensitivity to character, Airola has become one of Finland’s most acclaimed actors. She will join UEFF and be present for the screening of her latest film, The Missile
The film will be introduced by Mia Rogersdotter Gran, the artistic director of Umeå Film Festival. The film’s cinematographer, Andreas Norin, will also be present and will share insights about the filming process after the screening.