Returned from the Göteborg International Film Festival last night. The documentary was screened twice at the majestic Draken ("The Dragon") theatre, which holds about 750 people. We got a very good response from the crowd, they were with it from the get-go. Spent rest of the weekend reprazenting, doing interviews, and going to fabulous parties. The Finnish-themed one was the best: outside on a fucking freezing cold terrace - tons of champagne, an accordion-playing guy in the corner, and instead of peanuts, they handed out cigarettes.
Before you ask, here's some pics:
Doing a radio interview. Note the hoodie - sticking it to the man. The studio was impeccable though!
The view from my hotel room. Industrial!
Comp Campari drinks!
The viking-style marquee of the Draken theatre.
The poster in all its glory.
Inside Draken.
At the premiere Saturday afternoon, co-director/producer Jesper and I are about to go on stage and introduce the film. I believe someone owes me a number of WFMU bucks.
Pretending to care about some stupid question from the audience during the Q&A.
"The Presidential Handshake" - job well done.
