The Bunch

2024

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Original Project

Client

The Bunch

Delivery

Feature Documentary

"Longing for Áhkká", an award-winning documentary feature film, tells the compelling story of two blood-related Arctic expeditions, united in their quest to conquer the summit of Stortoppen, the highest peak of the Áhkká mountain massif within Stora sjöfallet National Park, Sweden.

In 1921, Arthur Thelin fulfilled his lifelong dream by participating in the first recorded expedition to Áhkká and Stortoppen, chronicling his experiences in his journal, with key moments captured through the lens of legendary photographer Borg Mesch. One century later, in 2021, professional freeskier Magnus Granér embarks on a journey to retrace his great-grandfather Arthur's steps, accompanied by his filmmaking friends, to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the original expedition.

Team

Directed by Gustav Cavallin & Jens Nilsson

Based on diary notes by Arthur Thelin

Story by Gustav Cavallin, Jens Nilsson & Magnus Granér

Produced by Jo Lindborg

Featuring Magnus Granér, Ulla Granér, Bo Nilsson, Gunnel Wallbing, Evelina Nilsson, Alex Hackel, Pär Hägglund, Jens Nilsson, Gustav Cavallin, Morgan Salén, Jo Lindborg & Albin Holmqvist

Cinematography by Gustav Cavallin & Pär Hägglund

Music by Teodor Wolgers

Sound design by Andreas Estensen

Co produced by Gustav Cavallin & Magnus Granér

Graphic Design by Albin Holmqvist

Edited by Gustav Cavallin & J Nilla

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Story editor: Jo Lindborg

1921 expedition participants - Arthur Thelin, Borg Mesch, Robert Bjuke, N-K Sandberg, Teodor Nordlund

Additional cinematography Magnus throwback part;

Andreas Olofsson, Jens Nilsson, Level 1, SLVSH, ESPN

Sound Mix by Andres Estensen