Naken Explained
| Naken |
| Director: | - Torkel Knutsson
- Mårten Knutsson
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| Producer: | - Torkel Knutsson
- Mårten Knutsson
- Håkan Bjerking
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| Starring: | - Henrik Norberg
- Lisa Kock
- Martin Forsström
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| Music: | Jon Rekdal |
| Cinematography: | - Jörgen Brennicke
- Eric Maddison
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| Editing: | Jonas Smensgård |
| Studio: | Pratfilm |
| Distributor: | |
| Runtime: | 98 minutes |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Language: | Swedish |
Naken is a 2000 Swedish comedy film written and directed by Torkel and Mårten Knutsson. It stars Henrik Norberg as a naked man who is caught in a time loop on the day of his wedding.
Plot
On the day of his wedding, Anders wakes up hungover and naked in an elevator after a stag party the day before. As he attempts to piece together the reason for his predicament, the day repeats itself, and he becomes stuck in a time loop.
Cast
- Henrik Norberg - Anders (Stig Elvis) Karlsson
- Lisa Kock - Maria (Matilda) Märtelbom
- Martin Forsström - Pierre
- Anna Järphammar - Pernilla, Pierres partner
- Dan Malmer- Matte
- Ingela Sahlin - Vivianne Märtelbom, Marias mother
- Lars G. Holmström - K.G. Märtelbom, Marias father
- Marga Pettersson - Eva Karlsson, Anders mother
- Tommy Johnson - Stig Karlsson, Anders father
- Victoria Silvstedt - Rosita
Production
During filming, the crew was almost struck by a car whose driver had fallen asleep.[1]
Release
To promote the film, the Knutsson brothers appeared naked at the Cannes Film Festival, after which they were arrested.[2]
Reception
Naken received negative reviews in Sweden.[3] Jens Peterson of Aftonbladet called it a poor copy of Groundhog Day that is not even "so bad it's good".[4]
Remake
In 2017, Netflix released an English-language, American remake starring Marlon Wayans and Regina Hall. Michael Tiddes directed the movie.[5] Shooting took place in Charleston, South Carolina.[6]
See also
External links
Notes and References
- News: Filmteam nära dö i bilkrasch. Abrahamsson. Lisa. Aftonbladet. 2000-12-04. 2016-09-29. Swedish.
- News: Svensk nakenshow. Olseen. Trygve Aas. Dagbladet. 2001-05-11. 2016-09-29. Norwegian.
- News: Svenska regissörer greps av polis i Cannes. Thunblad. Claes. Aftonbladet. 2001-05-10. 2016-09-29. Swedish.
- News: Naken. Peterson. Jens. Aftonbladet. 2000-12-08. 2016-09-29. Swedish.
- Web site: Netflix Gets 'Naked' With Marlon Wayans & Regina Hall. Fleming. Mike. Deadline Hollywood. 2016-09-21. 2016-09-29.
- News: Netflix to film Naked in Charleston. McDermott. John. The Post and Courier. 2016-09-22. 2016-09-29.
