SIMPLE SIMON

“I’m Simon. I have Asperger’s syndrome. I like space, circles and my brother Sam who always looks after me. I dislike feelings, other people, changes and romantic comedies with Hugh Grant.”

Production Facts

• Original Title: I rymden finns inga känslor
• Country of Origin: Sweden
• Production Year: 2010
• First Release: September 3, 2010
• Language: Swedish
• Genre: Comedy
• Format: 35mm 1:1,85
• Sound: Dolby DTS 5.1
• Duration: approx. 90 min
• Director: Andreas Öhman
• Production: Naive AB
• Producer: Bonnie Skoog Feeney & Jonathan Sjöberg
• Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Martin Wallström, Cecilia Forss, Sofie Hamilton
• Director of Photography: Niklas Johansson
• Script: Andreas Öhman & Jonathan Sjöberg
• Editor: Mikael Johansson
• Art Director: Sandra Lindgren
• Line Producer: Cecilia Forsberg
• Costume Design: Casandra Cornelio
• Make-up Artist: Linda Skogh
• Composer: Josef Tuulse
• Sound design: Cinepost
• Copyright: ©2010 Naive AB, Sonet Film AB, Scenkonst Västernorrland AB, Dagsljus AB, Ljud & Bildmedia AB

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  Bill Skarsgård as Simon

  Bill Skarsgård was born in Stockholm in 1990. He comes from a family of well known actors and recently graduated from drama school. He made his feature film debut in “White Water Fury” (2000) at the age of ten and also appeared in “Arn - The Kingdom at Road’s End” (2008) alongside his father and older brother. An up and coming talent – he has starred in “Kenny Begins” (2009), “Behind Blue Skies” (2010) and of course “Simple Simon” (2010) – he is set to play his fourth leading role in a feature film this spring.
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  Cecilia Forss as Jennifer

  Cecilia Forss was born in Falun in 1985. She moved to Stockholm at the age of 19 to study drama. She created, directed and acted in the TV comedy show ”Raj Raj” (2008) and followed the success up with the play ”Cissi and Nour - Almost Like Boys” (2009). As a comedienne she has appeared in a number of TV shows, such as ”Sweden - Kissing and Hugging”, ”Balls of Steel” and most recently as host in ”Silent Library”. She also acted in the Swedish hit ”Dalecarlians” (2004). Jennifer in “Simple Simon” is her first leading role in a feature film.
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  Martin Wallström as Sam

  Martin Wallström was born in Uddevalla in1983 and graduated from the Academy of Music and Drama in Gothenburg 2008. Despite his youth, he is an acclaimed actor who’s appeared in over 20 film and TV productions, such as “How soon is now“ (2006), “Selma” (2008), “Johan Falk- G.S.I.” (2009) as well as “Arn - The Kingdom at Road’s End” (2008) where he acted alongside Bill Skarsgård.
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  Sofie Hamilton as Frida

  Sofie Hamilton was born in 1987. She made her professional debut at the age of ten, as Märta in the Swedish musical “Kristina” by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson (1997-1999). She made her film debut in “On the Other Side” (2001) where she played the leading role of Ebba. She also held key roles in the TV mini-series “Laura Trenter - Fire! “(2002) in which she played Frida and the short film “Between 11 and 12” (2008) as the activist. Trained in music, she has also recorded background vocals on a number of Swedish tracks. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Economics.