The Nordic Film Days have a long and storied tradition in Lübeck, and from 3-7 November, over 130 films from Scandinavia and the Baltic region were presented. Caroline Cowan’s praised feature film Eva & Adam received the Children’s Jury Award, with the following motivation: “One film really won us over. We thought it was very appropriate for our age group and the young actors were totally believable. It was a tender and funny film that also spoke to the subject of animal welfare.”

Eva och Adam, Caroline Cowan’s directorial debut in feature film, premiered this weekend to rave reviews from Sweden’s critics. The film is written by Johan Unenge and Måns Gahrton, and produced by Francy Suntinger for Filmlance.

“Caroline Cowan makes us understand what it means to be young in Eva och Adam. /…/ Director and screenwriter Caroline Cowan breathes new life into the young pair of lovers, Eva and Adam. /…/ Cowan’s take on the universe pulsates with real emotions, and it’s not just the romantic crush that’s given focus, but also the difficult relationship with one’s parents, friends, political interests, moving and leaving things behind – in short, everything that’s part of a young person’s life.”
– TT ★★★★

“Eva och Adam cheerily tells of youthful love – without for that matter neglecting the big feelings.”
– Barometern ★★★★

“This autumn’s big family movie has arrived.”
– Skånska Dagbladet

“Beautiful, well-made, and probably butterflies-in-the-stomach-inducing for its intended audience.”
– Swedish Radio

The television series and the feature film about the characters Eva and Adam became iconic works of popular culture in late 90s’ and early 2000s’ Sweden. Now, a new film about the young couple is in the making.

Adam is new to the class and Eva has made a no-boys pact with her best friend – boys are just too childish. But when a kissing party game brings Eva and Adam together, it’s simply too difficult to put a brake on their feelings. Perhaps even impossible.

Eva och Adam marks Caroline Cowan’s debut as a feature film director. Johan Unenge and Måns Gahrton are the writers, and Francy Suntinger will produce for Filmlance.

Caroline Cowan holds a Bachelor of Honor in Film from the prestigious Central Saint Martins College in London and is the director of numerous acclaimed short films and TV-series.

Cowan is the writer and director behind Joy (2014), a children’s drama series which was nominated at the Prix Jeunesse, the world’s oldest and most esteemed children’s TV festival. Cowan is also the director of the crime hit series Arne Dahl: Hidden Numbers (2015) which has garnered great success both in its native Sweden and abroad.

Currently, Cowan is involved in the development of multiple new projects including a family feature based on a successful young adult novel.