Johan Jonason

Known for Directing

10/11/1970(Age 55)

Stockholm, Sweden

Biography

Johan Jonason is a Swedish director, scriptwriter and actor. He started making films while studying Fine Art in London. In 2003 his short film Terrible Boy won the prestigious award 1 km film at Stockholm International Film Festival and was also nominated for the annual Swedish Film Award.

Known For (16 credits)

6.0

Meaning of Life

2022

Alva wants nothing more than to become a parent together with boyfriend Nico, but it's just not happening. Meanwhile, her sister Ellen has three children with husband Alex — and dearly wishes she hadn't.

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Under the Bridge

2022

An upper-class cuple on the way home from the party ask a female employee, dressed as a savage, to howl at the moon. Her refusal to take part in the role playing game leads to an absurd and twisted series of events that overthrow the established order of power.

7.1

Love & Anarchy

2020

A married consultant and a young IT tech kick off a flirty game that challenges societal norms — and leads them to re-evaluate their entire lives.

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The Stick

2019

An applicant. A jury. The most prestigious film school. An admission test where you balance a stick on your finger.

6.8

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The Square

2017

A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.

6.6

Bonus Family

2017

A new couple, their exes and their children navigate the emotional challenges and tricky logistics of blended family life in this Swedish dramedy.

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The Less Fortunate

2017

A 10-year-old girl discovers that her privileged life may have something to do with the reason she doesn’t have any siblings.

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My Cousin Klara

2016

“My Cousin Klara”, tells the story of two young Swedish girls, Lisa and Klara, on the run in the woods. They meet a man, who gives them a ride. Even though Lisa understands the man should not be trusted, she accepts his money and leaves Klara alone.

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Grand Piano Legend

2014

If you are going to be really good at something, you need to start early. If you are a piano player too.

8.3

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Conquering China

2014

A Swedish singer trades Europe for China. Like a blonde nephew of Bryan Ferry, he enters the burgeoning music scene in Shanghai, where electronic dance music dominates. But is this new land of opportunity ready for his soul-searching, tormented voice? Is music really such a universal language?

6.0

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Hotel

2013

Erika is mentally bruised and starts group therapy with people seeking absolute anonymity.

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Status Quo

2013

The Midnight Sun blurs the line between night and day. For part of the year, living close to the Arctic Circle means having more hours of the day to spend bonding with others. Though this, in combination with a lack of things to do, breeds creativity in some folks, others might arguably have too much time on their hands. The concept of status quo, i.e. nothing has changed, has seldom been more suitable.