On the big screen: Something Must Break
Starring: Iggy Malmborg, Saga Becker and Shima Niavarani.
Directed by: Ester Martin Bergsmark.
Based on an auto-fictional novel by Eli Levén, who co-wrote the movie script, Something Must Break tells of Sebastian, a passionate but self-destructive gender-queer 20-something.
About to be beaten up, Sebastian is saved by Andreas.
Despite Andreas identifying as straight, a complicated and intense love story develops between the two.
Though a provocateur defiant in the face of conformity, Andreas is still troubled by his feelings for Sebastian.
Sebastian struggles not to be overcome by the feelings for a non-committal, anxious lover, and also gets ready to let Ellie out – the woman inside, who is growing stronger every day.
Ester Martin Bergsmark’s debut feature has screened at festivals across the world and won numerous awards.
Swedish with English subtitles (2014).
