Blood Paradise

After her latest book fails to impress, renowned crime novelist Robin Richards (played by Andréa Winter) is dispatched by her publisher to the Swedish countryside in search of fresh inspiration. Once there, she encounters a variety of eccentric individuals, including her driver who is also her most devoted fan, his explosively envious wife, and the increasingly unstable owner of the farm where she is staying. Robin, who is accustomed to the glitz and glamour of city life, feels completely out of place in this rural setting. She soon realizes just how perilous these quirky characters can be. Patrick von Barkenberg’s unpredictable debut film, in which he also plays Robin’s boyfriend, is enveloped in a dreamy atmosphere and infused with quirky humor, yet it remains anchored by Winter’s captivating performance.