November 30th (1995)
On November 30th (the date when King Karl XII died) there will usually be demonstrations by hyper-national and neo-Nazi groups, and also democratic counter demonstrations. The plot of "West Side Story" is transferred to the Stockholmian suburb Alby where many immigrants live. But the film is no plagiarism, in particular no so because many scenes have the intensive character of live transmission. The boy (Adam) belongs to a Nazi group whose racial attitude is foremost directed against immigrants with 'wrong' colour of hair or skin. The girl (Julia) belongs to a family of political fugitives from Peru. Adam and Julia immediately fall in great and reciprocal love, and there are highly emotional love scenes. Therefore Adam breaks with his group. But when his best friend is killed by Julia's brother, he kills the brother. In turn the couple is hunted by the police and Julia's relatives. Both Adam and Julia are finally murdered. The film takes no step toward reconciliation.
Director: Daniel Fridell
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Göran Gillinger as Adam |
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María Celedonio as Julia |
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Ray Jones IV as Sasha |
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Jonas Karlsson as Tobbe |
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Frida Hallgren as Sirka |
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Goran Marjanović as Goran |
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Peter L. Abrahamsson as Hasse |
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Stefan Sauk as Policeman |
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Göran Forsmark as Adam's father |
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Johanna Sällström as Madde |
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Per Sinding-Larsen as ZTV journalist (as Per Sinding) |
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Justine Kirk as Madde's friend |
| Directing | Daniel Fridell | Director |
| Writing | Daniel Fridell | Writer |
| Editing | Peter Cartriers | Editor |
| Editing | Daniel Fridell | Editor |
| Editing | Martin Jordan | Editor |
| Writing | Steve Aalam | Adaptation |
| Production | Peter Cartriers | Producer |
| Production | Daniel Fridell | Producer |
| Production | Thomas Lindgren | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Karri Kauko | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Mats Nyman | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Bengt Widell | Director of Photography |
| Production | Steve Aalam | Casting |
| Production | Frank Ågren | Casting |
| Art | Madeleine Lundberg | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Grethel Öberg | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Madeleine Gaterud | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Michelle Grolleman | Hairstylist |
| Production | Peter Lindmark | Production Manager |
