Vittne till sin samtid

Vittne till sin samtid

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 29, 2014

Runtime

1h 20m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Vittne till sin samtid

Production Companies

Produktionsgruppen Wechselmann AB

Director

Maj Wechselmann

Description

As an unwavering natural force, Maj Wechselmann produces at least one film a year, which is guaranteed to show troublesome connections between established power structures and maladjustments for people further down the hierarchy of society; this time through the Swedish Television photographer Claes-Göran Bjernér's fascinating fate of life. Bjernér, who reported from 23 wars in 83 countries, had his lungs injured for life in the poison gas disaster in Bhopal, India in 1984. The film begins with him almost dying several times, but miraculously returning to life. In interviews and archival photos, he shares his unique first-hand experiences of war, violence and corruption. A glowing agitation to never stop demanding responsibility for the world's tragedies.