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Release: August 17, 2025

You die when you're young

2025
Overview

Set in Biskopsgården, one of Sweden’s most stigmatized urban areas, You Die When You’re Young is a powerful and deeply human documentary that follows the lives of three teenagers over four years. With rare intimacy and nuance, the film offers a raw and emotional portrayal of growing up in the shadow of social exclusion, gang violence, and systemic neglect. At the heart of the story are Elmedina, a gifted young singer struggling against family pressure and cultural expectations; Adam, a brilliant but restless teen whose hacking spirals into serious consequences; and Alex, a boy drawn into crime while trying to protect his younger sister. Guiding them is Filip, a youth center worker acting as mentor, friend, and lifeline. More than just a documentary, this is a vital and timely story about vulnerability, choices, and resilience in the face of a society that often looks the other way.

Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
  • Sweden
Spoken Languages
  • Swedish sv

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Cast
Elmedina Sacirovic
Self
Adam Bashar
Self
Alexander Admassu
Self
Filip Ekström
Self
Huseyin Aktai
Self
Sebastian Stakset
Sebastian Stakset
Self
Makfire Sacirovic
Self
Crew
Carl Pontus Hjorthén
Director
Hjalmar Palmgren
Producer
Camilla Skagerström
Cinematography
Nora Agapi
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Frans Hutha-Karlsson
Cinematography
Henrik Hjort
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