On an isolated island
A film festival whose audience is one
The area of the island does not exceed 250 meters in length and 150 meters in width.
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Not only did the largest film festival in the Scandinavian countries revive its new session virtually via the Internet due to the "Covid-19" pandemic, but decided to hold shows in attendance as well, but for one person, a nurse chosen from among thousands of candidates, she will watch all the films on a small island isolated from The world, located off the west coast of Sweden.
The windswept rocky island of Hamanskar is only 250 meters long and 150 meters wide. A red lighthouse called "Butter Noster" stands on it, and below it is a few small houses.
In this place far from the hustle and bustle of the emergency room in which she works to take care of Corona virus patients in a hospital, Swedish Lisa Enroth (41 years) will enjoy, for a week, the privilege of watching 70 films competing within the «Gothenburg» festival at the home of the former lighthouse keeper, who It has been converted into a small hotel.
Before arriving at the resort, Lisa recounted that she had applied for her candidacy to attend the festival in order to get a short break from her daily life, which has been overwhelmed by the health crisis for nearly a year.
Adding that this stage was "exhausted", considering that it is next "an excellent opportunity to take a rest and think about the past year."
It is only possible to reach by boat or helicopter to the island, which lives in the midst of the fluctuations of the weather, and is empty of residents throughout the year, while its visitors are rare.
A screen has been installed in the lantern room at the top of the lighthouse, which provides a panoramic view of the surrounding stunning landscape.
There is another device in the house, in addition to a tablet, on which Lisa can watch movies outside if she wants.
The festival organizers were surprised by the success of the initiative, as they received more than 12,000 participation requests from 45 countries.
And by virtue of being a "hero" in the face of the Corona virus, according to the organizers, Lisa succeeded in snatching the only ticket to attend the 2021 film festival.
• The nurse was chosen from among thousands for her efforts in fighting Corona.
• Inroth will watch 70 films a week competing in the festival.
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