Kurzinterview: Magnus Holmgren

How long did it take to make Lägg M för mord? Was it difficult to get financing?
The screenplay is based on a novel, I wrote the adaptation in a couple of days. The film was shot in 2,5 days in a suburb north of Stockholm. Financing went surprisingly smooth as both the Swedish Film Institute and Swedish TV (SVT) supported the film from the start.

Which thoughts come to mind concerning a “European cinema community”?
To be honest, I know very little of European cinema and films. I am a typical “Hollywood-guy”. However I do wish European films could become stronger internationally. And for that I think we need to cooperate across the borders.

If you owned a theatre for one night, which films would you screen?
I’m a huge sci-fi fan so I’d definitely go with something that has “space” or “future” or “cyborg” or whatever else that has something science fictionally geeky in the title. Some of my favourite films when I was a kid was the Back to the Future trilogy so I’d probably start the night with one of those. Then perhaps Matrix since its such a modern classic in the genre. And since I really love the Pixar 3D-animated movies why not end the night with their adorable sci-fi film WALL-E.

What is your next project?
I have recently finished the 3D-animated short Melvin and I am currently writing a screenplay for a feature 3D-animated movie.

Courtesy of European Film Academy, 2010.