Sekunder 2009 Film

Henrik Hedin is not a household name, but within Swedish independent cinema, he is known for stripping away the gloss of mainstream filmmaking. With Sekunder, Hedin cited influences ranging from Roman Polanski’s The Tenant to Andrei Tarkovsky’s Stalker.

Hedin’s approach to the 2009 film Sekunder was to use real-time sequences. Several scenes are filmed in continuous takes, mimicking the film’s title—each "second" is lived in real agony by the protagonist. The film’s budget was modest, but Hedin used this constraint to his advantage, turning ordinary locations (apartment blocks, parking garages, empty office lobbies) into labyrinths of dread. sekunder 2009 film

As of 2026, Sekunder is not widely available on major international streaming platforms. It can occasionally be found on: Henrik Hedin is not a household name, but

| Title | Sekunder (English: Seconds) | | --- | --- | | Year | 2009 | | Country | Sweden | | Director | Colin Nutley | | Screenplay | Colin Nutley, based on an idea by Johanna Hald | | Genre | Drama / Mystery / Thriller | | Runtime | Approx. 105 minutes | | Language | Swedish | | Notable Cast | Lena Endre (Karin), Mikael Persbrandt (Stefan), Tord Peterson (Erik) | Note: Not to be confused with the 1966

Note: Not to be confused with the 1966 John Frankenheimer film Seconds (also a psychological thriller, but unrelated).