A Sweetness from Nowhere
Ester Bergsmark
Documentary, Essay : 81' / Avantgarde, Trauma, Trans, Queer, Performance, Harassment

When there’s no other way out, play dead – a tactic we share with jellyfish. In 2011 in Berlin, a haunting shout triggers a journey of survival. At the heart of the film is a story of lust, of finding your way back to life after being stuck in a frozen state. Through fantasy, the body, and unexpected connections between time, nature, and healing, the film unfolds. It is a joyful exploration and curious search, woven with three main threads: documentary essay, poetic facts, and evocative fable.

 

/ EXHIBITION

Lisboa
September 26 | 16h00 | Cinema São Jorge - Sala 3
QL - Queer Art Competition
https://www.outplayfilms.com

/ Details

Year: 2026

Country: Sweden

Language: swedish, english

Subtitles: english

/ Direction

Ester Bergsmark

Sweden


Ester Bergsmark, based in Stockholm, is a visual artist and filmmaker whose work spans documentary, fiction, and experimental film. Films such as "Something Must Break" (2014) and "She Male Snails" (2012) have received international acclaim. Her work is presented at festivals, cinemas, and galleries worldwide. Bergsmark completed her PhD project, "voice under", in 2023. Her interdisciplinary approach explores how desire, joy, and liberation generate inner, outer, and collective transformation.

 

Photo: Märta Thisner


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