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Satori

Satori is a poetic and meditative portrait of a prisoner who discovers inner freedom within the confines of captivity. Clinging to a drawing from his daughter, he endures isolation and torment, sustained only by the hope of one day seeing her again. But as that hope begins to fade, he is confronted with a harrowing truth: he will never be free. In surrendering to this reality, he undergoes a sudden and profound awakening - a spiritual liberation known as Satori.

  • Emanuel Amadeus Markskog
    Director
  • Emanuel Amadeus Markskog
    Writer
  • Emanuel Amadeus Markskog
    Producer
  • Elias Ljungberg
    Producer
  • Fredrik Petersson
    Key Cast
    "Prisoner"
  • Filip Gajski Krizmanic
    Key Cast
    "Guard"
  • Elias Ljungberg
    Director of Photography
  • Dzemo Sukurica
    Gaffer
  • Disa Flensburg
    First Assistant Director
  • Emelie Hanhe
    Makeup Effects Artist
  • Patrik Jönsson
    Production Assistant
  • Stefan Landqvist
    Production Assistant
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Mystery
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 6, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    7,000 SEK
  • Country of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Country of Filming:
    Sweden
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Canon
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Emanuel Amadeus Markskog

Emanuel began his career as a professional actor in Sweden, before making the transition behind the camera. Drawing on his understanding of performance and storytelling, he stepped into the director’s seat with his debut short film, Satori (2025), which marks his first entry into the festival circuit.

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Director Statement

Hi, I’m Emanuel.
Satori marks my first step into directing, which is a personal and creative milestone. I hope this film serves as both a meaningful debut and a stepping stone toward bringing larger, more ambitious stories to life.