Marianne (2011 film)
| Marianne | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Filip Tegstedt |
| Produced by | Filip Tegstedt Alexandra Malmqvist |
| Starring | Peter Stormare Thomas Hedengran Dylan M. Johansson Tintin Anderzon Viktoria Sätter Sandra Larsson |
| Country | Sweden |
| Language | Swedish |
Marianne is an upcoming 2011 Swedish horror film, directed by Filip Tegstedt, that will be premiering at the 2011 Fantasia International Film Festival [1]
Set in the north of Sweden, in the town of Östersund, in the Jämtland region, this film focuses on the mental state of Krister, a man who is left to raise a newborn baby whilst coping with a teenage daughter who blames him for the recent death of his wife. In the midst of his psychological turmoil, Krister suffers from terrible nightmares and becomes convinced that he may be haunted by a Mare.[2]
Premise
Marianne explores Swedish folklore surrounding the concept of the Mare, which is related to the contemporary medical phenomenon of sleep paralysis.
Sleep paralysis is a condition where patients report waking up paralyzed, unable to move, whilst feeling a presence in the room like someone is watching them. See also Hypnagogia. The paralysis often comes with the sense of a heavy weight on their chest that makes it difficult to breathe. In Scandinavian and Finnish folklore, this condition is believed to be caused by a Mare that sits on the chest of victims.[3]
In past times, it was also common to drive an axe into the wall above the door of the stables and barns, as it was thought the Mare would otherwise ride the horses and cattle during the night and drive them mad.
Cast
- Peter Stormare as Sven
- Thomas Hedengran as Krister
- Dylan M. Johansson as Stiff
- Tintin Anderzon as Eva
- Viktoria Sätter as Marianne
- Sandra Larsson as Sandra
Marketing
- The director of Marianne, Filip Tegstedt has remarked that the marketing strategy depends on getting press. He's commented that he's received a lot of good press from social networks, bloggers, film sites and newspapers. [4]
- Filip Tegstedt has also commented that his strategy relies on getting accepted into film festivals. So far, his film been accepted into the 2011 Fantasia International Film Festival, and one other festival that he can't talk about yet.[5]
- Secret footage of Marianne can be accessed by highlighting invisible text on the film's Official website.
- Two teaser trailers have been released so far:
- A highly updated Facebook page with news relating to the film is maintained at Marianne on Facebook .
- A regularly updated Twitter account can be found at Marianne on X.
References
- ^ A, Damien (21 June 2011). "Filip Tegstedt Director Talks About Marianne". Retrieved 21 June 2011.
- ^ Creepy, Uncle (8 March 2011). "Marianne Teases More Terror". Retrieved 13 May 2011.
- ^ Bjursell, Aurore (13 December 2010). "Interview with director Filip Tegstedt, about 'Marianne'". Retrieved 13 May 2011.
- ^ "Independent Swedish Horror: Filip Tegstedt talks MARIANNE Interview (english version)". 22 March 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
- ^ "Independent Swedish Horror: Filip Tegstedt talks MARIANNE Interview (english version)". 22 March 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
