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IMDb20261h 7mSweden

It Pays to Belong

Synopsis

A documentary about The Embassy, the iconic duo at the heart of Gothenburg's influential indie scene that emerged in the early 2000s.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Way Out West, Göteborg

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Boisen, Björn Fävremark
Screenplay & Story
John Boisen, Björn Fävremark
Original Title
It Pays to Belong
Country of Origin
Sweden
Spoken Languages
Swedish
Runtime
1h 7m
Production Studios
Is This It, Film i Väst, SVT

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Boisen, Björn Fävremark

Screenplay & Story

John Boisen, Björn Fävremark

Film Editing

John Boisen, Björn Fävremark

Producers

John Boisen, Björn Fävremark, Helena Fröling, Anneli Kustfält

Department Leadership Roster

John Boisen

Director

Björn Fävremark

Director

John Boisen

Writer

Björn Fävremark

Writer

John Boisen

Editor

Björn Fävremark

Editor

John Boisen

Producer

Björn Fävremark

Producer

Helena Fröling

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for It Pays to Belong.

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Frequently Asked Questions About It Pays to Belong

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is It Pays to Belong about?

A documentary about The Embassy, the iconic duo at the heart of Gothenburg's influential indie scene that emerged in the early 2000s.

Who directed It Pays to Belong?

It Pays to Belong was directed by John Boisen, Björn Fävremark.

Who stars in It Pays to Belong?

The principal cast of It Pays to Belong includes Fredrik Lindson, Torbjörn Håkansson, Henning Fürst, Sarah Assbring, Jens Lekman.

When was It Pays to Belong released and how long is it?

It Pays to Belong was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.