Instead of Abracadabra
Istället för abrakadabra
Synopsis
A man who still lives with his parents tries to realize his dream of becoming a magician.
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Instead of Abracadabra - An Oscar Nominated Swedish Comedy Short Film (2008)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-23
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrik Eklund
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrik Eklund
- Original Score
- Mårten Tromm
- Original Title
- Istället för abrakadabra
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Filmpool Nord, Direktörn & Fabrikörn, Film i Västerbotten
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrik Eklund
Patrik Eklund
Mårten Tromm
David Grehn
Patrik Eklund
Mathias Fjellström
Department Leadership Roster
Patrik Eklund
Director
Patrik Eklund
Screenplay
David Grehn
Director of Photography
Patrik Eklund
Editor
Mathias Fjellström
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Instead of Abracadabra
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What is Instead of Abracadabra about?
A man who still lives with his parents tries to realize his dream of becoming a magician.
Who directed Instead of Abracadabra?
Instead of Abracadabra was directed by Patrik Eklund.
Who stars in Instead of Abracadabra?
The principal cast of Instead of Abracadabra includes Simon J. Berger, Jacob Nordenson, Anki Larsson, Saga Gärde, Göran Forsmark.
When was Instead of Abracadabra released and how long is it?
Instead of Abracadabra was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Instead of Abracadabra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Instead of Abracadabra was composed by Mårten Tromm.