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Will the films make a difference in the general election?

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Now that we’ve had a look at the iPhone applications and billboards the different parties use to promote themselves, I think it’s time for some TV commercials! Translations are just below every short film.

The Social Democratic Party focuses on unemployment among youth:

“207 000 young persons are just waiting to enter the game. We cannot wait.”

So does the Moderate Party:

“Love at work. One of many reasons why more people should have a job. Nya Moderaterna (The New Moderate Party). Sweden’s only workers’ party.”

The Center Party is doing the same with this film:

- What’s going to come out of this little powerhouse?
- I’ve been thinking of letting him take courses at the Public Employment Service.

-When I grow up I want to be “utlasad”. (very hard to translate this very Swedish word – it basically means losing your job because you were the last one they hired…)

-Are you going to be a pro?
-No, I want to be on unemployment benefits, like my dad!

-What do you want to do when you’re done with school?
-Most of all, I’d like to go from one internship to another.
-How exciting!

-One month to go, after that it’s unemployment measures for me!

Voice-over: Are we going back to a Sweden built on benefits, or shall we have real jobs in new companies? It’s up to you!

The Green Party is more into green topics:

“All around us there are people working for the environment. Now it’s time for a government that does the same. Modernize Sweden!”

When it comes to the Christian Democratic Party, it’s more of an animal theme…

“We want a more humane Sweden.”

So, what do you think – would any of these films make you give the party your vote?

/Mikaela

Mikaela

September 16, 2010

  • Phil

    All of these films would make me LESS likely to vote for the parties in question – none of them contain anything credible, new or exciting about either the parties or their messages.
    Interesting that the most controversial election film of them all is noticeable by its absence.

  • Solo

    loooving it myself :) )
    by the way im very curious what kind of lens do u use ? ) beautiful pictures :)

  • http://twitter.com/LolaAkinmade Lola Akinmade

    @Solo – Thanks!

    For the closeup food shots, I used a 35mm f/1.8 fixed lens.

  • Solo

    i recently bought the 85mm 1.8.. :) first prime lens…a bit scary and unusual :) ,but when i see results as yours im all – I can do it… I can do it :) )

  • http://twitter.com/LolaAkinmade Lola Akinmade

    Yes you can! :) ) Just keep playing with the 85mm f/1.8 as much as you can. And let me know how you like it. The 85mm fixed is perfect for portraits and I’d love to buy one as well.

    For the other pictures, I mostly use a 16-85mm Nikkor lens.

  • Kristina

    This is what I do for two weeks every August. My English friends do not see the point. Being Swedish I do.

  • http://twitter.com/LolaAkinmade Lola Akinmade

    And it’s a fantastic way to just disconnect and truly relax.

  • Henrik

    Very nice! However, the correct spelling is “gravad lax” (two words), or “gravlax” (one word, but no “-ad”).

  • http://twitter.com/LolaAkinmade Lola Akinmade

    Tack Henrik! I’ve added the extra space :)

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  • Kristin Follis

    It is definitely one of my favourite times of year as well! Hope you are enjoying fall in the US!

  • Monica-USA

    Oh yes I am it is so beautiful right now with everything turning  lovely, bright colors. Happy Fall!!

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