You, the Living
Directed by Roy Andersson
Produced by Roy Andersson Filmproduktion, Coproduction Office
A rapid-fire, surreal Swedish comedy built from disconnected vignettes that blend absurdist humor, alienation, and deadpan observation into a kaleidoscopic portrait of modern life.
In the Swedish city of Lethe, people from different walks of life take part in a series of short, deadpan vignettes that rush past. Some are just seconds long, none longer than a couple of minutes. A young woman remembers a fantasy honeymoon with a rock guitarist. A man awakes from a dream about bomber planes. A businessman boasts about success while being robbed by a pickpocket, and so on. The absurdist collection is accompanied by Dixieland jazz and similar music.
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Like You, the Living
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as You, the Living
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like You, the Living, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like You, the Living, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like You, the Living, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
