DÜSSELDORF, SKÅNE (LOVE WILL SAVE US)

"Düsseldorf, Skåne" is a coming-of-age and love story that deals with teenage emotions, class, parents struggling with life, love, death, and the power of creativity and creation as a means of survival.
The main aspects of the film's theme have been with me for several decades. In some respects, it's a story I experienced myself, which I have then processed and freely added layers of fiction to during the creation of the script. I, too, was a synth lover when I was the same age as the main character, Fredrik. However, unlike the rural Skåne setting, I was in 1980s Malmö, where, at 15, I founded and composed music for the synth band "Ausgang Verboten". I listened to bands like "Kraftwerk", "Depeche Mode", "Yazoo", "DAF," "Human League", "Front 242", and "Yello". That period left a deep impact on me—I've continued composing music my entire life, and, for instance, I wrote the original music for "Düsseldorf, Skåne." Composing provided me with a significant escape during a turbulent adolescence.
Apart from the drive to share personal experiences and events that left an impression on me as a young person, there has always been another factor fuelling my desire. That is the very peculiar fact – as far as I'm aware – that there isn't a single feature film set in the synth music environment. It's almost like there isn't a single film that takes place against the backdrop of the world of rock music. It's quite strange considering how significant the music scene was and still is.

Information about the cast:
Erik Svedberg-Zelman – Fredrik
Erik, born in 1996, trained at the Theatre Academy in Malmö and has participated in several theater productions at Malmö City Theatre and Dramaten (The Royal Dramatic Theatre). He also appeared in the acclaimed monologue performance "Jag säger ingenting alls" at Teater Brunnsgatan. He is currently involved in "Helikopterrånet" on Netflix and is set to perform in Dramaten's production "Svindel," premiering in February 2024.

Rebecca Plymholt – Nina, Fredrik's girlfriend
Rebecca, born in 1996, trained at the Theatre Academy in Malmö and has performed in "Total kris" at Malmö Puppet Theatre, "Comedy Queen" at Örebro Theatre, and is currently at Dramaten in the play "Europeana." She has also appeared in the film "Ted – för kärlekens skull" and the acclaimed series "Thunder in my heart." Rebecca is presently involved in the play "Tolvskillingsoperan" at Dramaten, set to premiere in December 2023.

Anna Blomberg – Anita, Fredrik's mother
Anna is trained at Scenstudion in Stockholm and at a drama school in London. She has been active in theater, film, and television for a long time. She has appeared in several popular TV series such as "Kvarteret Skatan," "Sjukt," and "Anna Blomberg show," where she impersonated Swedish celebrities and politicians. Anna recently toured with Riksteatern in the show "Anna Blomberg sjunger ut" (Anna Blomberg sings out). In films, she has been seen in productions like "Wallander Mordbrännaren" and "Medan vi lever." On Swedish Radio, Anna has been heard in her own comedy program "Anna Blomberg i P4."

Magnus Schmitz – Bengt, Fredrik's father
Magnus is trained at the Theatre Academy in Malmö and has appeared in numerous films and TV series, including "Jakten på en mördare," "Beck," "Tunna blå linjen," "Händelser vid vatten," "Länge leve bonusfamiljen," and the acclaimed audio drama "Giftskandalen 1975" (The Poison Scandal of 1975). He also participates in several productions for SVT Barnkanalen (Swedish Television's Children's Channel).

Karin Lithman – Barbro, Nina's mother
Karin is trained at the Theatre Academy in Malmö and works extensively in theater, film, and television. In theater, she has portrayed both weighty classical roles and participated in newly written and innovative dramas at venues such as Malmö City Theatre, Dramaten (The Royal Dramatic Theatre), and Deutsches Theater in Berlin. She has appeared in numerous film and TV productions, most recently in "En helt vanlig familj" on Netflix and SVT's "Tunna blå linjen" (The Thin Blue Line).

Daniel Gustavsson – Krister, Nina's father
Daniel trained at the Theatre Academy in Malmö and has portrayed various roles in television and film, including "Rederiet," "Saltön," "Gabba, Gabba," "Fishy," and "Göta kanal." He has participated in several theater productions at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern, Dramaten, Uppsala Stadsteater, Helsingborgs Stadsteater, Shakespearefabriken, and Romateatern, to name a few. Additionally, he is trained as a clown and is currently involved in the acclaimed clown performance "Spela man" at Dotterbolaget.

Selma Modéer Wiking – Kim, band member of Vision Moderne
Selma, born in 1999, started her acting career at the age of eleven and has appeared in productions such as "Bron" (The Bridge), "Mysteriet på Greveholm" (The Mystery of Greveholm), "Hipphipp," "Halvvägs till himlen" (Halfway to Heaven), and "Det borde finnas regler" (There Should Be Rules). In 2015, she was awarded "Best Actor" at the Pixel Film Festival for her role in the short film "Under rymdskeppet" (Under the Spaceship). Selma also manages the gallery and café Cow Girl Gallery in Malmö, which has become a popular meeting place in the city's cultural scene.

Ian Henri – Pelle, band member of Vision Moderne
Ian, born in 1998, is an actor from Malmö with a background in music and dance. He started acting at the age of ten and has appeared in films and TV series such as "Heartbeats," "PewPewPew," and "Alla hästar hemma" (All Horses Home).

Vesta Blomberg Book – Anna, Nina's younger sister
Vesta, born in 2007, studies film at Malmö Latin. She has previously appeared in a minor role in season 3 of the TV series "Bron" (The Bridge) and worked as an extra in the youth series "Up4Noise," filmed in Malmö.