"Sekunder" is a 15-minute short film directed by Norwegian filmmaker, Mikkel Brænne. The film tells the story of a young man who is struggling to come to terms with the loss of his girlfriend. As he navigates his grief, he finds himself becoming increasingly obsessed with the concept of time, and the film's narrative is structured around his perception of time passing.
Produced in association with the (Swedish Film Institute) and shot in Sweden, Sekunder is often praised for its "harsh" and "gripping" storytelling. Its use of non-linear structure is a hallmark of ambitious short-form cinema, forcing the audience to reframe their moral judgment as the true nature of the crime and the father's motive is gradually unpeeled. Sekunder 2009 Short Film Work - sekunder 2009 short film work
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At the heart of the film is Mathilde, played by Marie Hammer Boda in one of her earliest compelling short film roles. The narrative isolates the exact "seconds" where a child's world is shattered and a parent's worldview is permanently altered. The title itself, Seconds , refers to how quickly a horrific event can occur, and how a singular moment can redefine multiple lives forever. Technical and Cinematographic Style Produced in association with the (Swedish Film Institute)
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“ Sekunder (2009) is the most stressful 12 minutes in short film history. A man relives a 5-second disaster loop. He can’t speak. He can’t run. He only has a flicker of memory each reset. No CGI. No dialogue. Just dread. 🧵👇”