Knocking (2021 film)
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Swedish | Knackningar |
Directed by | Frida Kempff |
Written by | Emma Broström, based on a story by Johan Theorin |
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Cinematography | Hannes Krantz |
Edited by | Erika Gonzales |
Production company | Läsk |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
Country | Sweden |
Language | Swedish |
Knocking (Swedish: Knackningar) is a 2021 Swedish thriller film directed by Frida Kempff and written by Emma Broström, based on a short story by Johan Theorin.[2] The film stars Cecilia Milocco, Krister Kern, Albin Grenholm, Ville Virtanen and Alexander Salzberger.
The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021.[1]
Plot[]
A traumatized woman seeks the truth behind mysterious knocking noises from the apartment above her.
Cast[]
The cast include:[3]
- Cecilia Milocco
- Krister Kern
- Albin Grenholm
- Ville Virtanen
- Alexander Salzberger
Release[]
The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021 in the Midnight section.[4]
Reception[]
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 81% of 42 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 6.5/10. The critics consensus reads: "A slow-burning thriller that teeters between reality and delusion, Knocking views social issues through a blurred lens streaked with horror."[5]
References[]
- ^ a b "Sundance - FPG". Sundance. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ Rama (December 16, 2020). "The Teaser For Sundance 2021 Midnight Section KNOCKINGl". ramascreen.com. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Knocking". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 28, 2021. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ Erbland, Kate (January 30, 2020). "'Knocking' Review: A Gaslighting Horror Story That Doesn't Understand Its Own Strengths". IndieWire. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ "Knocking Reviews". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
External links[]
- Knocking at IMDb
- Knocking at Rotten Tomatoes
- 2021 films
- Swedish-language films
- Swedish films
- Swedish thriller films
- Swedish independent films
- 2021 thriller films
- 2021 independent films