Staden brinner
Synopsis
When a group of Eritrean refugees arrive in the small town of Härnösand there is a growing sentiment against them from the locals. 17-year old Sara Westin decides to found an anti-racist group to combat these feelings but when Sara and her best friend are murdered by Sara's Eritrean ex-boyfriend the feelings in the city reach a boiling point.
Top Cast
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Calle Lundqvist
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Ewa Westin
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Gunnel Oldenmark
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Håkan Wedin
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Anders Nilsson
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Abdulkadir Adhana
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Karl-Erik Classon
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Per-Ola Holmberg
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Bert Nilsson
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Mikael Lygdman
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Sunosi Saleh
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Hibo Abdullahi
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Jasenko Omanovic
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Thomas Sundqvist
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Margareta Gad
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Alexandra Blom Gad
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Release History & Theatrical Window
TIFF 2026
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bo Johan Sörensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Bo Johan Sörensen
- Original Score
- Tony Naima
- Original Title
- Staden brinner
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- SVT, Laika Film & Television, Film i Västernorrland, Filmpool Nord
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bo Johan Sörensen
Bo Johan Sörensen
Tony Naima
Göran Gester
Andreas Rocksén, William Johansson Kalén
Department Leadership Roster
Bo Johan Sörensen
Director
Bo Johan Sörensen
Writer
Göran Gester
Director of Photography
Tony Naima
Original Music Composer
Andreas Rocksén
Producer
William Johansson Kalén
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Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Staden brinner.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Staden brinner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Staden brinner about?
When a group of Eritrean refugees arrive in the small town of Härnösand there is a growing sentiment against them from the locals. 17-year old Sara Westin decides to found an anti-racist group to combat these feelings but when Sara and her best friend are murdered by Sara's Eritrean ex-boyfriend the feelings in the city reach a boiling point.
Who directed Staden brinner?
Staden brinner was directed by Bo Johan Sörensen.
Who stars in Staden brinner?
The principal cast of Staden brinner includes Omar Adem, Calle Lundqvist, Ewa Westin, Gunnel Oldenmark, Håkan Wedin.
When was Staden brinner released and how long is it?
Staden brinner was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Staden brinner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Staden brinner was composed by Tony Naima.