NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Drug-stricken Gottsunda is an underprivileged suburb of the city of Uppsala, Sweden, which has turned into a ghetto for immigrant families. In this first-person essay film that alternates observational scenes with experimental interludes shot in Super8, director Loran Batti crafts 21 elegant, self-reflexive scenes about his memories, his background, his encounters with his friends going in and out of prison, and the day-to-day gang activities he witnesses. – Ruth Somalo
The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Loran Batti and film subject Maria Theanoar.
All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.
Accessibility alert for NOV 14, 6:50PM screening:
Due to a recent equipment failure at Village East Cinemas, the room where this film screens is currently not accessible to patrons using wheelchairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. However the film is available to view at home as part of DOC NYC’s online festival. Please reach out to info@docnyc.net with any questions.Due to a recent equipment failure at Village East Cinemas, the room where this film screens is currently not accessible to patrons using wheelchairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please reach out to info@docnyc.net with any questions.
Director: Loran Batti
Producer: Göran Hugo Olsson, Melissa Lindgren
Cinematographer: Loran Batti
Editor: Andreas Jonsson Hay
Language: Swedish
Country: Sweden, Denmark
Year: 2024