Jätten The Giant

Rikard is an autistic and severely deformed man who was separated from his mother at birth. Thirty years later he is convinced that he will get her back if only he wins the Scandinavian Championship of pétanque. He tries to do the impossible. His fragile physique and a harsh judging environment are not going to stop him. Plus there is a 200 foot giant on his side.

Directed and written by Johannes Nyholm.

Awards

Annonay International Festival of First Films (Special Prize of the Jury) France	2018
Guldbagge Award (Best Film) Sweden	2017
Guldbagge Award (Best Screenplay) Sweden	2017
Guldbagge Awards Nominee (Best Editing) Sweden	2017
Bergamo Film Meeting (Silver Rosa Camuna) Italy	2017
GardenCity International Film Festival (Best Feature Film) India	2017
Rotterdam International Film Festival Nominee (MovieZone Award) Holland	2017
Warsaw International Film Festival (Free Spirit Award) Poland	2016
San Sebastián International Film Festival (Special Prize of the Jury) Spain	2016
Reykjavik International Film Festival (Special Mention) Island	2016
San Sebastián International Film Festival Nominee (Best Film) Spain	2016
CPH PIX Nominee (Politiken's Audience Award) Denmark	2016
London Film Festival Nominee (Sutherland Award) UK	2016
Rotterdam International Film Festival (Eurimages Award) Netherlands	2013