Certificate of DISTINCTION - Lead Performance - Tomas Hartwig
AFIN 2025 · Short Film
PIERRE WEST
Directed by Henrik Larsson, Jakob Arevärn
AFIN 2025 Winner Best International Short Film · Henrik Larsson, Jakob Arevärn
Nominee Best Director · Henrik Larsson, Jakob Arevärn
Nominee Best Lead Performance · Tomas Hartwig
Nominee Best Supporting Performance · Alexandra Lindqvist
- Type
- Short Film
- Country
- Sweden
- Runtime
- 28m 56s
- Self-rated
- M content guide
Synopsis
One day Pierre's TV breaks down, what at first seems like another setback will soon take him down a new road. Pierre West is a drama about hope and darkness, filmed over 17 years.
Through Pierre’s isolated life and his unjust struggle with trauma, the film explores emotions that arise when the light at the end of the tunnel seems so very far away
A character-driven portrayal balancing hardships and inner demons with humor and longing.
In an existence without compassion – how long can Pierre endure?
Director's Biography
Henrik Larsson & Jakob Arevärn are childhood friends who grew up making short films together. Nowadays they both work in filmmaking.
Trailer
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