description Border Overview
Border is a 2018 Swedish fantasy film directed by Ali Abbasi. Based on John Ajvide Lindqvist’s short story, the narrative explores an unusual border patrol situation. The film received recognition at the Cannes Film Festival and earned a nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
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info Border Specifications
| Country | Denmark |
| Year | 2018 |
help Border FAQ
What is Tina's ability in Border?
Tina, played by Eva Melander, has an extraordinary sense of smell that lets her detect emotions such as fear, shame, and guilt. Her work as a Swedish customs officer turns that ability into the starting point for the film's mystery.
Is Border a crime film or a fantasy film?
It deliberately combines both. A customs investigation leads into Nordic folklore, body horror, romance, and questions about Tina's identity.
Is Border based on a book?
It is based on a short story by John Ajvide Lindqvist, the Swedish writer of Let the Right One In. Lindqvist also co-wrote the screenplay with director Ali Abbasi and Isabella Eklöf.
What award did Border win at Cannes?
Border won the Un Certain Regard award at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
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