Knocking (2021 film)
{{short description|2021 thriller film}}
{{Use American English|date=January 2021}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Knocking
| native_name = {{Infobox name module
| language = Swedish
| title = Knackningar
| nolink = 0
}}
| image = Knocking Sundance 2021 poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Sundance release poster
| director = Frida Kempff
| producer = {{plainlist|
- Erik Andersson
}}
| writer = Emma Broström, based on a story by Johan Theorin
| starring = {{plainlist|
- Cecilia Milocco
- Krister Kern
- Albin Grenholm
- Ville Virtanen
- Alexander Salzberger
}}
| music =
| cinematography = Hannes Krantz
| editing = Erika Gonzales
| production_companies = Läsk
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2021|1|30|Sundance}}{{cite web |url= https://fpg.festival.sundance.org/film-info/5fd0ae754ec3e820df5deda9 |title= Sundance - FPG |website= Sundance |access-date= January 3, 2021 |language= en |archive-date= March 7, 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210307124830/https://fpg.festival.sundance.org/film-info/5fd0ae754ec3e820df5deda9 |url-status= dead }}
| runtime = 78 minutes
| country = Sweden
| language = Swedish
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Knocking ({{langx|sv|Knackningar}}) is a 2021 Swedish thriller film directed by Frida Kempff and written by Emma Broström, based on a short story by Johan Theorin.{{cite web|url=https://www.ramascreen.com/the-teaser-for-sundance-2021-midnight-section-knocking/|title=The Teaser For Sundance 2021 Midnight Section KNOCKINGl|website=ramascreen.com|author=Rama|date=December 16, 2020|access-date=January 3, 2021|language=en}} The film stars Cecilia Milocco, Krister Kern, Albin Grenholm, Ville Virtanen, and Alexander Salzberger.
The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021.
Plot
A traumatized woman seeks the truth behind mysterious knocking noises from the apartment above her.
Cast
The cast include:{{cite web|url=https://www.varietyinsight.com/production_restart_full_view.php?track_id=185976 | title=Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Knocking|website=Variety Insight |access-date=March 28, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210328235514/https://www.varietyinsight.com/production_restart_full_view.php?track_id=185976 |archive-date=March 28, 2021}}
- Cecilia Milocco
- Krister Kern
- Albin Grenholm
- Ville Virtanen
- Alexander Salzberger
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021 in the Midnight section.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2021/01/knocking-review-swedish-gaslighting-film-1234611304/|title='Knocking' Review: A Gaslighting Horror Story That Doesn't Understand Its Own Strengths|website=IndieWire|first=Kate|last=Erbland|date=January 30, 2020|access-date=January 30, 2021|language=en}}
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 81% of 42 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 6.5/10. The critics consensus reads: "A slow-burning thriller that teeters between reality and delusion, Knocking views social issues through a blurred lens streaked with horror."{{cite web|title=Knocking Reviews|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/knocking_2021|access-date=April 10, 2021|website=Rotten Tomatoes}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|10928086}}
- {{Rottentomatoes|knocking_2021}}
Category:Swedish thriller films
Category:Swedish independent films
Category:2021 independent films