Apparat Filmproduktion AB, SVT Swedish Television, Mikrofilm, BÖHLE STUDIOS, Passion Paris Productio
PLEASE
Short films competition
Anna MANTZARIS
SwedenCzechia, Finland, France, Norway
Short
First feature
2026English
Swedish
9 mn
PLEASE is a dark comedy about humankind’s desire to love and to be loved. An animated short centred around neediness, intimacy and romance. Told through a series of loosely connected, tender and absurd scenes, the film follows people who are searching for closeness and acceptance.
In a world that preaches self-control, the film explores the sides we try to hide, such as feeling needy and pathetic. The stories overlap and reappear, gradually forming a portrait of collective longing.
| Direction | Anna MANTZARIS |
|---|---|
| Cast | Stellan SKARSGÅRD, Molly NILSSON, Ika NORD, Jonatan UNGE and Johan EDSTRÖM |
| Screenplay | Anna MANTZARIS |
| Cinematographer | Donna WADE |
| Editor | Anna MANTZARIS |
| Music | Chloé HEATLIE |
| Production | Apparat Filmproduktion AB Johan EDSTRÖM |
| Sales | Miyu Distribution |
| Distributor | Miyu Distribution |
| Distributor 2 | Miyu Distribution |