BICH’EBI [boys] is a poetic short documentary directed by Ellen Gustavsson and Nathalié Williamsdotter. Filmed in Georgia, the film originated from the earlier visual art series
THREE DEATHS by Ellen Gustavsson, previously exhibited at Botkyrka Konsthall.
Through the voices of two young men, Gio and Misho, the film unfolds through reflections on inner freedom, belonging, and identity.
THREE DEATHS by Ellen Gustavsson, previously exhibited at Botkyrka Konsthall.
Through the voices of two young men, Gio and Misho, the film unfolds through reflections on inner freedom, belonging, and identity.
The film had its World Premiere at the 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (2026), where it screened in the Open Horizons Shorts Competition.
Produced by Ellen Havana Studios in co-production with Film i Väst, with support from the Swedish Film Institute.
Produced by Ellen Havana Studios in co-production with Film i Väst, with support from the Swedish Film Institute.
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Industry & Market Selections:
- Swedish Film 1/2026 Catalogue
- Short Film Corner | Rendez-vous Industry, Festival de Cannes, 2026
- AGORA | Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, 2026
- Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market – PICS Selection, 2026
- IDFA Docs for Sale, 2025
- Nordisk Panorama Market, 2025
- Swedish Film 1/2026 Catalogue
- Short Film Corner | Rendez-vous Industry, Festival de Cannes, 2026
- AGORA | Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, 2026
- Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market – PICS Selection, 2026
- IDFA Docs for Sale, 2025
- Nordisk Panorama Market, 2025
Credits:
Starring: Giorgi (Gio) Geldiashvili & Mikheil (Misho) Kusikashvili
Directors: Ellen Gustavsson & Nathalié Williamsdotter
Screenwriters: Ellen Gustavsson & Nathalié Williamsdotter
Producers: Ellen Gustavsson & Nathalié Williamsdotter
Co-Producers (Film i Väst): Kristina Börjeson & Jenny Luukkonen
Commissioning Editor (Swedish Film Institute): Jannik Splidsboel
Cinematographer: Marcell Lobenwein
Composer: Rasmus Blixt
Sound Designer & Re-recording Mixer: Gabriel Lundh
Editor: Simon Carlgren
Consultant Editor: Robin T. Peters
Field Producer & Sound Recordist: Jonas Rudels
Colorist: Axel Rundqvist
Starring: Giorgi (Gio) Geldiashvili & Mikheil (Misho) Kusikashvili
Directors: Ellen Gustavsson & Nathalié Williamsdotter
Screenwriters: Ellen Gustavsson & Nathalié Williamsdotter
Producers: Ellen Gustavsson & Nathalié Williamsdotter
Co-Producers (Film i Väst): Kristina Börjeson & Jenny Luukkonen
Commissioning Editor (Swedish Film Institute): Jannik Splidsboel
Cinematographer: Marcell Lobenwein
Composer: Rasmus Blixt
Sound Designer & Re-recording Mixer: Gabriel Lundh
Editor: Simon Carlgren
Consultant Editor: Robin T. Peters
Field Producer & Sound Recordist: Jonas Rudels
Colorist: Axel Rundqvist
