Interview with Lukas Moodysson – Europe, Now!

March 7, 2024

Lukas Moodysson: “Cinema became for me the perfect combination of art forms: theatre, music, photography and poetry”

Interview with Lukas Moodysson - Europe, Now! Chiara Nicoletti

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Lukas Moodysson, a Swedish auteur also known in Italy especially for his films at the turn of the 1990s and early 2000s (“Fucking Amal“, 1998, “Together“, 2000, “Lilja 4-ever“, 2002 and “We Are the Best!”, 2013 is the protagonist of Europe, Now!, section of the 42nd Bergamo Film Meeting, focusing on contemporary European auteur cinema.

Moodysson’s filmography reflects an interest in authentic human stories and a keen sensitivity to social issues. His unquestionable ability to outline characters with an indulgent and ironic gaze, exploring complex and challenging themes with lightness but also without fear of venturing into the meanders of experimentation and, at times, provocation, makes Lukas Moodysson one of the most significant representatives of contemporary Swedish cinema.

As the Bergamo Film Meeting is showcasing all his work, the Swedish director looks back at his career and filmography to try and trace some common traits in his cinema, from the very beginning with “Fucking Amal” to the last title, the 2023’s “Tillsammans 99“, “sequel” to the famous “Together“.

On Tuesday March 12, 2024, Lukas Moodysson will meet the students of Accademia Laba di Brescia for a master class.

Written by: Chiara Nicoletti

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