Flex

In a bright and colourful dojo, a bodybuilder is facing a mirror, flexing his muscles to the max. Sweat pouring out of his skin. Veins pumping blood. A forced smile to cover up the constant pain.

We hear his incoherent wandering thoughts continue. Encouraging thoughts. Meditating thoughts. Self-doubting thoughts. Disconnected. Illogical. Nonsensical but beautiful.

His rambling mind is visualised with lightning bolts shooting out of his body when he feels energised and with him levitating when he feels light and confident. When he feels empty we move inside his body and realise it’s just an empty shell.

He eventually pass out with a swarm of mini-bodybuilders circling over his head.

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photo of Josefin Malmén
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Credits

Directors:

Josefin Malmén, David Strindberg

Executive Producer:

Josefin Malmén, David Strindberg

Producer:

Josefin Malmén, David Strindberg

Screenwriter:

Josefin Malmén, David Strindberg

Cinematographer:

Viktor Skogqvist

Editor:

Josefin Malmén, David Strindberg

Production Designer:

Josefin Malmén, David Strindberg

Sound Designer:

Josefin Malmén, David Strindberg

Music:

Hanna Stenson, Lisa Gagerman

Principal Cast:

Calle Bolund

Additional Credits:

Colorist: Nicke Cantarelli, Gaffer: Magnus Karlsson, 1AC: Jonas Ernhill

Contact

Public Film Contact:

Josefin Malmen
Josefin Malmen
josefin@josefinmalmen.com

Publicity Contact:

Josefin Malmén
josefin@josefinmalmen.com
+46708306973

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2020
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4 mins