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A Swedish woman, just a few hours before her retirement party, discovers that her adopted son of Indian origin has become a right-wing extremist. Later on during the party, the adopted son provokes a political argument among the guests, forcing the adoptive mother to break the silence.

  • Luca Pirero
    Director
  • Luca Pirero
    Writer
  • Karl Martin
    Writer
  • Luca Pirero
    Producer
  • Nils Eidvall
    Producer
  • Karl Martin
    Key Cast
    "Jakob"
  • Cecilia Campbell
    Key Cast
    "Ingela"
  • Håkan Julander
    Key Cast
    "Jerker"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    ISÄR
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 56 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Country of Filming:
    Sweden
  • Language:
    Swedish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Arri Alexa
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Tokyo International ShortFilm Festival
    Tokyo
    Japan
    June 6, 2024
    Official Selection
  • New York Tri-State International Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    June 19, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Luca Pirero

Luca Pirero was born in Sanremo on October 27, 1981. He studied at the Kulturama school in Stockholm, where he took courses in acting based on the Stanislavsky system and in film direction. He further expanded his skills by participating in workshops on acting methods such as Laban, Meisner, and Ivana Chubbuck techniques, as well as Meyerhold's theatrical biomechanics. He deepened his knowledge with courses and readings on dramaturgy and attended a Masterclass with actor Giancarlo Giannini and director Abel Ferrara.
Luca's formative experiences include a period as a musician and guitarist in Italy from 2001 to 2006. In 2013, he served as assistant director for the Divine performance at the 2013 Nobel Banquet in Stockholm. Also in Stockholm, he directed two theatrical comedies: "Barefoot in the Park" by Neil Simon and "Harvey" by Mary Chase.
As a film director, Luca Pirero made his debut with the short film "Isär," where he served as co-screenwriter, director, editor, and producer. During the editing phase, he had the opportunity to collaborate with renowned editor Michał Leszczyłowski, known for his work on Andrei Tarkovsky's film "Sacrifice." The main themes characterising Luca's work include the conflict between the individual and society, family dramas, and the humorous paradoxical dimension of life. Currently, he is preparing for his next film project, supported by Leszczyłowski.

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