A dark comedy about humankind’s desire to love and to be loved. An animated short centred around neediness, intimacy, and romance. Told through a series of loosely connected, tender and absurd scenes, the film follows people who are searching for closeness and acceptance.
In a world that preaches self-control, the film explores the sides we try to hide, such as feeling needy and pathetic. The stories overlap and reappear, gradually forming a portrait of collective longing.PLEASE
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY Anna Mantzaris
A CO-PRODUCTION between APPARAT Filmproduktion AB, Passion Paris Production, Film i Väst, SVT, Mikrofilm AS, Kuli Film s.r.o.
In association with YLE and BÖHLE STUDIOS
DISTRIBUTION + SALES
Miyu Distribution
luce.grosjean@miyu.frOTHER ENQUIRES
Director
anna.mantzaris@gmail.com
Producer
johan@apparatfilm.se
AWARDS
Annecy International Animation Festival - Jean-Luc Xiberras Award - 2026
Animafest Zagreb - Audience Award - 2026
CAST
WINSTON Stellan Skarsgård
LIV Molly Nilsson
PRIEST Jonatan Unge
SANDRA Ika Nord