November 30th
116 mins
On November 30th (the date when King Karl XII died) there will usually be demonstrations by hyper-national and neo-Nazi groups, and also democratic counter demonstrations. The plot of "West Side Story" is transferred to the Stockholmian suburb Alby where many immigrants live. But the film is no plagiarism, in particular no so because many scenes have the intensive character of live transmission. The boy (Adam) belongs to a Nazi group whose racial attitude is foremost directed against immigrants with 'wrong' colour of hair or skin. The girl (Julia) belongs to a family of political fugitives from Peru. Adam and Julia immediately fall in great and reciprocal love, and there are highly emotional love scenes. Therefore Adam breaks with his group. But when his best friend is killed by Julia's brother, he kills the brother. In turn the couple is hunted by the police and Julia's relatives. Both Adam and Julia are finally murdered. The film takes no step toward reconciliation.
Daniel Fridell
Editor
Daniel Fridell
Writer
Martin Jordan
Editor
Daniel Fridell
Director
Peter Cartriers
Editor
Michelle Grolleman
Hairstylist
Peter Lindmark
Production Manager
Madeleine Gaterud
Hairstylist
Daniel Fridell
Producer
Bengt Widell
Director of Photography
Steve Aalam
Adaptation
Peter Cartriers
Producer
Mats Nyman
Original Music Composer
Madeleine Lundberg
Production Design
Grethel Öberg
Costume Design
Thomas Lindgren
Executive Producer
Steve Aalam
Casting
Frank Ågren
Casting
Karri Kauko
Original Music Composer