
The Uppsala Kidnapping
"The Uppsala Kidnapping" - A black comedy centered on the real events of the kidnapping that became a viral phenomenon with millions of live followers. Inspired by actual events occurred in Uppsala during Christmas 2011. In a desperate attempt to solve his economic problems Josef Esfarander, a medical student, plans to kidnap a law student from a wealthy family, assisted by his girlfriend Shirin and a credulous friend from high school. Josef strongly believes he achieved the perfect plan, but contrary to all his expectation the carrying out of the kidnapping becomes a farce.
Top Billed Cast

Poyan Karimi
Josef Esfarander

Peter Åström
Henning Olausson

Rasmus Luthander
Sebastian Åhlund

Shirin Golchin
Shirin Darvish
Pierre Dahlander
Rolf Pettersson
Featured Crew
Sofia Hallgren
Musician
Mikael Flodell
Associate Producer
Björn Palmberg
Musician
Anders Skog
Director
Jo Eken Torp
Director of Photography
Sonia Maggioni
Producer
Anders Skog
Writer
Oscar Bergman
Second Assistant Director
Peter Lundberg
Stunt Driver
Jonas Rudels
Sound
Chakameh Marandi
First Assistant Director
Anders Skog
Production Design