Project Detail

Big In Sweden

Synopsis

Al Pitcher may be a star in Sweden, but will he ever be as big as the Mjölby potato or the Edsbyn Bandy stick? A stand up comedy road movie where UK comedian Al Pitcher finds out what it really means to be Big in Sweden.
Over the last decade, Al Pitcher has become one of Sweden’s best loved stand up comedians. Sold out shows, television appearances and an army of fans. Al Pitcher is BIG IN SWEDEN.
Travel through the beauty of Sweden and be amazed by Giant Potatoes, Enormous Coathangers and Gigantic Cheese Slicers! This is a journey of discovery, an insight into how a comedian finds the funny, and an affectionate tribute to the less well known side of Sweden, Al Pitcher’s adoptive country.

Details

Year
2019
Type of film
Features
Running time
60 mins
Director
Ben Kersley 1st Feature
Producer
Ben Kersley
Executive Producer
Ben Kersley, Al Pitcher
Editor
Sofia Nordin
Director of Photography
Gustav Skogens
Composer
John och Julius
Principal cast
Al PItcher, Ben Kersley

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Safety Last Productions AB

Augustbergsgatan 25
Linköping
Sweden

Sales Company

ben@safetylast.se

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