{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60d0871a3f995d00121f2ad5/68da9e29744bd23441e3d3e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Director in Focus - Hampus Linder - Confessions of a Swedish Man","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60d0871a3f995d00121f2ad5/1759484167646-b31992e7-5856-4eef-b2d8-0402fae77108.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Hampus Linder, known for his documentary film \"Gudrun Konsten Att Vara Människa\" (The Feminist) joins us to talk about his latest work \"Confessions of a Swedish Man\" which takes viewers on a journey through parts of the manosphere that you normally only see when you are doom scrolling. The film provides a very interesting counterpoint to “Gudrun” both in subject as well as style.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>“Confessions of a Swedish Man” takes a surprising twist when Hampus must agree to participate in the ceremonies of the European Men’s Gathering. As a result the camera is now taken out of his hands and ultimately turned on him adding a surprisingly personal layer to the story. The twist also gives viewers a glimpse into the challenges of documentary filmmaking as Hampus and his subject Paul maintain a tenuous relationship.</p><p><br></p><p>It was a pleasure to meet Hampus and discuss “Confessions of a Swedish Man”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>You can find a trailer and more about the film here: <a href=\"https://confessionsofaswedishman.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://confessionsofaswedishman.com/</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Brian Laffan"}