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Staden brinner

2025 49 min Swedish

When a group of Eritrean refugees arrive in the small town of Härnösand there is a growing sentiment against them from the locals. 17-year old Sara Westin decides to found an anti-racist group to combat these feelings but when Sara and her best friend are murdered by Sara's Eritrean ex-boyfriend the feelings in the city reach a boiling point.

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Cast

17 people

Bo Johan Sörensen Director · Tony Naima Composer

First release August 24, 2025 · Produced in Sweden · Production Laika Film & Television, Film i Västernorrland

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SVT

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Laika Film & Television

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Film i Västernorrland

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Filmpool Nord

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Sweden

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Swedish

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Swedish

Release dates

Sweden · August 24, 2025

Digital · SVT Play

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Norway

January 24, 2026 · Premiere · TIFF 2026

Sweden

August 26, 2025 · TV · SVT1

September 4, 2025 · Premiere · Härnösand

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