EFF: The Swedish Torpedo

Den svenska torpeden

Australian Premiere

“Frida Kempff’s buoyant, self-willed, defiant biopic is a masterpiece.” — That Shelf

Southern Sweden, summer 1939. World War II is looming, and 30-year-old single mother Sally Bauer can’t tear herself from the sea. She is determined to become the first Scandinavian to swim the English Channel. Facing social pressure and sanctioned by her family, who threaten to take her son away, she confronts expectation and sets off on a record-breaking journey.

Based on a true story, The Swedish Torpedo is an inspiring biography of a woman fighting against the tide of societal pressure and strict gender roles. Josefin Neldén, as our heroine, is exceptional, portraying Sally with a gritty, stoic determination as she fights against the odds to achieve her dream as the encroaching war looms.

Festivals & Awards

Official Selection – Stockholm Film Festival 2024

Rating

Unclassified 18+

Duration

120 min

Country

Sweden, Estonia, Belgium, Finland

Language

Swedish, Danish, English (English Subtitles)

Cast

Josefin Neldén, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Arthur Sörbring

Director

Frida Kempff