Sinopsis
A film about a gospel choir in one of the world’s most secular countries. An immersive musical documentary that raises questions about the human need for togetherness and spirituality. In the film we follow Tensta Gospel Choir, Sweden’s most famous choir, during a defining period when Christian values and social engagement are set against the prospects of success and celebrity.
She has worked as a documentary filmmaker and in casting work for the series Stäupp. Kören is her first film where she also has participated in screenwriting.
Programmed in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden
Sala Plató. Cineteca Madrid
Chinese and Swedish directors
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 83’
Countries: Sweden
Language: Swedish. Original version with Spanish subtitles
Director: Amanda Pesikan
Cast: Tensta Gospel Choir
Producer: Stina Gardell, Anna Weitz and Juan Pablo Libossart
Production Companies: Mantaray Film, Swedish Film Institute
International Sales: East Village Entertainment
Direction of photography: Ellinor Hallin
Awarded in Singapore and Nordisk Panorama in Sweden
Premiere in Spain
