You die when you're young

You die when you're young (2025)

Documentary

Set in Biskopsgården, one of Sweden’s most stigmatized urban areas, You Die When You’re Young is a powerful and deeply human documentary that follows the lives of three teenagers over four years. With rare intimacy and nuance, the film offers a raw and emotional portrayal of growing up in the shadow of social exclusion, gang violence, and systemic neglect. At the heart of the story are Elmedina, a gifted young singer struggling against family pressure and cultural expectations; Adam, a brilliant but restless teen whose hacking spirals into serious consequences; and Alex, a boy drawn into crime while trying to protect his younger sister. Guiding them is Filip, a youth center worker acting as mentor, friend, and lifeline. More than just a documentary, this is a vital and timely story about vulnerability, choices, and resilience in the face of a society that often looks the other way.

Director: Carl Pontus Hjorthén

Casts

	Elmedina Sacirovic as Self
	Adam Bashar as Self
	Alexander Admassu as Self
	Filip Ekström as Self
	Huseyin Aktai as Self
	Sebastian Stakset as Self
	Makfire Sacirovic as Self

Crew