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Sniffer (Prix UIP Grimstad)

Sniffer

Norway | 2005, 10 min.

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Festival edition: 2006

Section: Prix UIP - European Film Awards

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In a society where everyone has the ability to fly, the citizens anchor themselves to the ground via “gravitation boots”. Devoid of sunlight and the open sky, the members of society go about their routine without any hope of personal gratification. One day, however, a man decides he has had enough and attempts to challenge the status quo.

Director(-s): Bobbie Peers

Born in 1974, graduated from the London International Film School in 1999. Received Palme d'Or for Best Short Film "Sniffer" in Cannes 06.

Director's filmography

2006 Sniffer (kr.m.)

Cast & Crew

Producer: Maria Ekerhovd, Glenn Gardner

Cast: Kristin Krogh Sissner, Danny Schlesinger

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