A man with a pained expressin sits in a shadowy bathtub wearing headphones. A tear glistens under his right eye.

Earworm Öronmask

Dir. Patrik Eklund | Sweden

Synopsis

Ulph has been plagued by an earworm for weeks, fixating on the chorus of “Cotton Eye Joe” and bursting into song at the most inappropriate of times. When he finally seeks medical attention for his strange affliction, he feels a glimmer of hope, but can he be cured before the song plunges him into madness?

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 1: After Dark.

Language Swedish

Run Time 12 minutes

Content Considerations

Film Credits

Producers Mathias Fjällström, Ola Rutz
Screenwriter Patrik Eklund
Editor Patrik Eklund
Cinematographer Simon Rudholm
Principal Cast Adam Lundgren, Maria Sid, Mikael Almqvist, Kodjo Akolor
Music Patrik Eklund
Production Company SVT, Salmonfox, Filmpool Nord, Film | Västerbotten, Swedish Film Institute
Website https://www.premium-films.com/catalogue/earworm