Avalon

Synopsis: Janne, a 60 year old party promoter is arranging a nightclub at the annual tennis week in the small coastal town of Båstad, where he also teams up with his older sister Jackie. But an accident turns his life upside down and forced by the people around him, he desperately seeks a way out.
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Director(s): Axel Petersén
  3 wins & 3 nominations.
 
IMDB:
5.4
NOT RATED
Year:
2011
79 min
308 Views


Don't tell me you want straws, too?

- Yes, I do!

- You do? Okay, here you are!

- Me, too.

- Yep.

Okay, let's say like this:

Welcome to Avalon, our special guests!

- Cheers!

- Cheers!

My baby brother Janne's

back where he started!

Can you say "Laholmsbukten"?

- It'll be like a boarding school.

- A boarding school...?

Yes, for adults. With seminars,

leadership development, coaching...

How boring! Why do they always

have to make fun things boring?

- Are you coming?

- We'll meet you at the car.

Tommy, you know you can't

smoke in the kitchen!

- Damn it, I need that delivery!

- I told you, it's coming!

Coming?! How can I be ready

by Friday? There's too much to do!

You two have obviously worked

together before.

Then we'll need some backup!

I can't let the health inspectors

find you smoking in here!

They can eat my ass!

This kitchen's closed!

Cut the crap

and get me my supplies!

You're coming to Mallorca with me!

You can't stay here.

It's totally crazy!

- Sometimes you have to make cuts.

- Hah hah hah hah!

And the results? Lousy!

Think of your guests!

Sweet dreams!

Try to at least get to bed!

- To hell with it!

- Aren't you in a great mood!

How'd you like standing in this damned

kitchen for twelve, thirteen hours?

Do you miss all this?

- No.

- I'd like you to stay on a little longer.

I could find other things for you

to do besides club work.

There are jobs galore down here.

It's not that.

I have to move on.

I need time.

Okay.

You'll get your money.

I promised.

On Friday at the opening, alright?

Now let's drop the subject.

A bit more nose there.

Sit down, Janne!

I can't concentrate with

you roaming around like that!

Melon? Here!

Not in the food...

What are you thinking about?

Dad?!

Nothing.

There's a lot to do right now,

with the club opening and everything.

How's your mom?

She's doing great, as always.

But then, quite suddenly

he had contracts and staff all lined up!

So I said to myself: "Okay".

So I'm here for the opening.

That's how it is.

In other words,

you're down here for the money.

Yes.

I suppose so.

And then?

Gothenburg.

Cut it out!

Don't be silly!

This is quite interesting.

But, boy, has it become expensive!

"With terrace and sea view"

and even a pool...

What more could you ask for?

Yes, it sounds great.

How do you wish to travel, Sir?

What would suit you?

- Time for me to go.

- Why not sleep on the sofa instead?

- I have sleeping pills, if you need them.

- No.

So tonight I thought I'd have you

meet the staff

to give you an introduction

into our activities.

It makes it easier

if you're someone they know

rather than some stranger.

They're extremely professional.

They are real pros, very competent.

- Hi there!

- See you on Friday?

- Howdy there!

- Hi there, Klas!

- Nice eh?

- Absolutely wonderful!

Heavenly! It's fantastic!

- Just incredible!

- Hi there!

"Donatas" is his name?

Sounds like an ice cream...

He's from Lithuania.

What a clever guy!

He can do everything.

Roofing, masonry, painting, cars...

You know... you can't just

go through your whole life...

letting things happen and hoping

that everything will work out.

I already told them not

to throw them like this...

There are no short cuts to success.

It's a matter of hard work.

You know, you're a real man,

Klas. I'm impressed.

Cut it out!

Stick to the subject instead

of acting silly.

- Okay, what was the subject?

- Your lifestyle.

Would you call it

"rock'n roll" - or what?

I don't know what I call mine.

What do you call yours?

Good question...

Janne, shouldn't I try

another color on my nails?

Yes. Sure.

Such keen interest!

Yellow or black?

- These are great!

- I told you that before!

"Hey, baby, care for a drink?"

"Klasse, could we wear these

for your opening?"

"That way Janne and I

will recognize one another!"

In the crowd.

- Janne, who's this Lisbeth?

- She's my probation officer.

She's my contact person from the

non-custodial treatment authorities.

She's supposed

to rehabilitate people like me.

This is Radio Bstad!

Party party! Don't miss

the opening of the year!

Friday June 7, the hottest new night

club Avalon is opening its doors!

On Merchant Street in Bstad.

An unforgettable night you mustn't miss!

- Avalon Nightclub!

- Where the party...

...never wants to end!

Janne, come on!

Come on! Please, Janne!

Janne!

Janne!

Janne!

Come on, let's go now.

Let's go now!

Come on!

Totally absurd!

An hour to get hold of a taxi!

So what's happened?

Totally crazy!

And now a whole hour of your favorite

songs! Some old, some new!

"96 Days of Summer"!

Radio Bstad! The station near you!

And the heat wave shows

no signs of abating this week.

A treat for all you partiers and sun

worshippers. 30 degrees at noon today.

Record heat maybe, but we haven't

exactly been spoiled so far this year.

Radio Bstad! "96 Days of Summer"!

From on top of Halland Ridge!

Summer morning from Radio Bstad!

I'll be right back.

I need your signature.

Will others be coming in here?

No, it's booked and reserved for you.

Hi there!

- Hello there!

- Hi, I'm Stefan.

- Have you been playing?

- I was. He was doing pay and play!

If you can call it playing!

- Are you a member?

- A member? Yes.

- Do you play at Bstad?

- Yeah.

- Are you a member?

- No, I'm on the waiting list.

It's long. Maybe next year.

Well, hang in there, it's worth it.

Those are great courses.

- Coffee?

- No thanks.

- See you this weekend, then!

- Wouldn't miss it!

So what's this all about?

You see, the other day Janne was out...

driving my car.

My red Mustang convertible.

He was driving up there on Italian Way.

You know where that is...

on that hill leading up to Erikstorp.

It has all those curves and...

There was an accident.

He accidentally backed

into that scaffolding.

It collapsed and he... well, he...

yeah, well...

Lift him up.

Hold him!

Up on three...

One, two, three.

I need to come up.

Let's go.

There now...

Let's just forget this.

It was an accident.

You have to get rid of all his belongings.

Burn all his stuff. Tidy up.

And I need to find someone

to finish the roof.

Come... Are you in trouble?

- Did you hurt yourself?

- F*** no!

I don't know where the f*** I am!

You're in Bstad.

Where do you live?

Don't touch me!

I was just trying to help you!

I don't want any help!

- Take it easy.

- Don't touch me!

I said don't touch me!

F***...

- I'd like a little more text.

- Okay.

People want to know what you were

trying to say, what the titles mean...

What are you doing these days?

Mainly playing bridge. But it's kind

of the same thing you work with.

Psychodrama! Playing bridge

is extremely psychodramatic!

We're actors, we look at art!

The broad, distinct line...

- Where do you see that nowadays?

- Not very often.

- What do you think of the exhibition?

- It's great...

Just look:
a sun, the sea, meadows,

and something flying away!

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