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Simple Simon

Original title: I rymden finns inga känslor
German title: Im Weltraum gibt es keine Gefühle
Sweden, 2010

Director: Öhman, Andreas
Production company: Naive AB
Age recommendation: 14 years and up

Synopsis:
Simon, 18, has Aspergers syndrome. He likes space, science and circles but can’t understand feelings. Simons life turns into chaos when his brother Sam gets dumped by his girlfriend. Simon realizes it is up to him to find a new girlfriend for Sam to restore the order. Simon knows nothing about love. But he has a scientifically perfect plan.

Festivals:
Haugesund 2010, Filmfest Hamburg 2010, Luebeck 2010, Tallinn Black Nights Just Film 2010, FIFEM Montreal 2011, Antwerp & Brugge 2011 (awarded), Kristiansand 2011, Seoul SIYFF 2011, Giffoni 2011 (awarded), Vilnius 2011 (awarded), Discovery Dundee 2011, GYFF Glasgow 2012

Study guide: English

Study guide: Flemish

Study guide: German

World sales address/es:
Naive AB (SE)

Sold to:
Svensk Filmindustri (SE)
Arsenal-Filmverleih (DE)
Jef (BE)
In The Air (NL)