Songs from the Second Floor

Synopsis

Songs from the Second Floor is a surreal Swedish film directed by Roy Andersson. The movie follows multiple interconnected stories depicting a society in crisis, where absurdity and dark humor intertwine to create a thought-provoking narrative. Set in a bleak and dystopian world, the film explores themes of existential angst, societal collapse, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. Through a series of haunting and visually stunning vignettes, the movie offers a unique cinematic experience that challenges conventional storytelling and evokes a sense of unease and contemplation.

Cast

• Lars Nordh

  Kalle

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  Stefan Larsson

  Stefan

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  Bengt C.W. Carlsson

  Lennart

• Torbjörn Fahlström

  Pelle Wigert

• Sten Andersson

  Lasse

• Rolando Núñez

  The foreigner

Reviews

Songs from the Second Floor has been praised for its innovative approach to filmmaking and its striking visual style. Rotten Tomatoes gives the movie a high rating of 89%, calling it a 'surreal and thought-provoking masterpiece.' IMDb rates it at 7.5/10, with viewers lauding the film's dark humor and unique storytelling. Metacritic also gives the movie a solid score of 77/100, highlighting its ability to captivate and disturb audiences. Critics have described the film as a 'brilliant blend of absurdist comedy and bleak social commentary,' with its meticulously composed shots and bleak yet captivating atmosphere leaving a lasting impression on viewers.