Sweden,
2017, 14 min
Directed by:
Niki Lindroth von BahrScreenplay:
Niki Lindroth von BahrCinematography:
Niki Lindroth von BahrComposer:
Hans AppelqvistPlots(1)
The Burden is an animated and animal musical, enacted in a modern marketplace next to a large freeway. The employees in the different commercial venues deal with boredom and existential anxiety by performing cheerful musical turns. The apocalypse is tempting as a liberation. (Cannes Film Festival)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Guldbagge Awards
- 2017 - Niki Lindroth von Bahr (Best Short Film)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 2017 - Niki Lindroth von Bahr (Short Cuts Award - Best Film)
Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF)
- 2018 - Niki Lindroth von Bahr (Jury Prize - Short Film)
- 2018 - Niki Lindroth von Bahr (Golden Firebird Award - Short Film)
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
- 2017 - Niki Lindroth von Bahr (Best Animated Short Film)