Second Class

About This Movie

Second Class is pretty raw, you know? It captures this almost surreal atmosphere of Lithuanian men in Sweden, trying to navigate their lives under the radar. There's this tension between the filmmakers and the subjects – they don't want to be the stereotypical 'poor immigrant' story, and it shows. The pacing is almost languid at times, allowing those moments of camaraderie and discomfort to linger. It’s fascinating how they flip the camera dynamics, letting the subjects take some control. The practical effects? Well, there aren’t any flashy tricks, just a lot of realness in how they drink moonshine and dance. It’s a unique take on identity, migration, and the struggle against narrative framing.

Explores immigrant identityUnique film dynamicsRaw, unfiltered performances