Vid kvällens avslutningsceremoni på filmfestivalen i Cannes delades tio filmpriser ut. Ett av dem gick till svenska kortfilmen Micky badar i regi av Frida Kempff och Camilla Skagerström.
Bathing Micky received the special prize from the Cannes jury.
Photo: Camilla Skagerström
With only 30.000 Swedish kronor director, producer, screenwriter Frida Kempff has created 14 minutes of celebrated film. The short documentary, filmed by Camilla Skagerström, stars 100-year-old 100 year old Ebba “Micky” Heyman elaborating on life, relations and existentialism while bathing in the open sea.
Bathing Micky was selected among 6.000 films. This is the first time since 1953 a Swedish short film receives an award in the main competition.
– This is a huge success for us, and for Swedish film as well. We’re very happy, says Frida Kempff.