Film Friday is a series of screenings and discussions that explore the creative possibilities and epistemological implications of moving images as both a method and a source material on the threshold between art and research.
This session features the works of Sune Jonsson, a photographer, filmmaker, and writer who dedicated his life to documenting the lives of ordinary people in the rural areas of Västerbotten in northern Sweden. Jonsson was a self-taught photographer who formed the group "7 stockholmare" in protest against the superficial aesthetics of mainstream photography. He later collaborated with Västerbotten Museum and was given the freedom and time to document the lives of small farmers, fishermen, and other rural residents. Jonsson's work has received international recognition, including the prestigious Hasselblad Prize in 1993, and his legacy continues to inspire photographers and filmmakers today.
Join the screening of some of his films, followed by an open discussion with our invited guest Britta Lundgren, a board member of the Sune Jonsson Society, to explore the enduring relevance and impact of Jonsson's work. And of course, there will be popcorn!