Iris, a young woman, suffers from hypnagogia – a condition in which the brain cannot distinguish between dream and reality. She is taken to a dream research institute run by Dr Kubin, who becomes obsessed with her dreams.
The film is written and directed by cartoonist and artist Knut Larsson (Aniara, Krokodilstaden, Lokmannen, etc.). The film was shot at the film studio Hangaren Subtopia and in collaboration with the production company Videomaskinen. HYPNAGOGIA – Send med the pillow that you dream on had its official premiere at the Stockholm International Comics Festival 2015. The film was then selected for the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2015.
Facts about HYPNAGOGIA – Send med the pillow that you dream on
Script and direction: Knut Larsson
The cast includes Magnus Roosmann (Dramaten), Annika Ryberg Whittembury (Snabba Cash), Claire Wikholm (Stockholm City Theatre), Joséphine Wistedt (Stockholm City Theatre) and David Moberg.