The Giant
Jätten
Synopsis
A film about Rikard, age 30. He is autistic and severely disfigured. He lives in a home for disabled people. He was separated from his mother as a three-year-old, and this continues to torment him today. To deal with life's trials, Rikard escapes into a fantasy world in which he's a 50-meter-tall giant.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-24
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Christian Andrén
Rikard
Johan Kylén
Roland
Anna Bjelkerud
Elisabeth
Linda Faith
Lina
Amin Alabadi
Nurse
Ola Bjurman
Jan-Ove
Birgitta Blad
Monika
Bengt Carlsson
Lennart
Joachim Carlsson
Patrick
Axel Danielsson
Polisman
Lasse Dithmar
Thilleman
Leif Edlund
Ludvig
Pia Edlund
Katrin
Stina Elinderson
Kontrollant 2
Niclas Fransson
Kjell
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 10, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johannes Nyholm
- Screenplay & Story
- Johannes Nyholm
- Original Score
- Björn Olsson
- Original Title
- Jätten
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Garagefilm International, SVT, Film i Väst, Beofilm, Johannes Nyholm Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johannes Nyholm
Johannes Nyholm
Björn Olsson
Johan Lundborg
Morten Højbjerg
Maria Walter Dahlin, Morten Kjems Juhl
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Walter Dahlin
Producer
Johan Lundborg
Director of Photography
Johannes Nyholm
Screenplay
Morten Kjems Juhl
Producer
Morten Højbjerg
Editor
Johannes Nyholm
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Giant
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What is The Giant about?
A film about Rikard, age 30. He is autistic and severely disfigured. He lives in a home for disabled people. He was separated from his mother as a three-year-old, and this continues to torment him today. To deal with life's trials, Rikard escapes into a fantasy world in which he's a 50-meter-tall giant.
Who directed The Giant?
The Giant was directed by Johannes Nyholm.
Who stars in The Giant?
The principal cast of The Giant includes Christian Andrén, Johan Kylén, Anna Bjelkerud, Linda Faith, Amin Alabadi.
When was The Giant released and how long is it?
The Giant was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Giant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Giant was composed by Björn Olsson.