The Reunion

Translated from swedish: The scenario is thrilling in that it unleashes all the inherent fantasies that final vindication for childhood's potential humiliations is still possible. The artistry lies in how the film awakens unprocessed thoughts about our own school days.
- Wanda Bendjelloul

Swedish: ng.se »

Translated from swedish: "The Reunion" is this year's best Swedish film, the strongest and most original Swedish film shown in a long time.
- Jeanette Gentele

Swedish: svd.se »

Translated from swedish: "The Reunion" is revealing, stripped-down, unsettling and completely gripping.
- Bodil Juggas

Swedish: Arbetarbladet »

Translated from swedish: Technically, visually, dramaturgically, and in terms of acting overall, it's also incredibly convincing. "The Reunion" is clearly the best Swedish film of the year.
- Helena Lindblad

Swedish: dn.se »

Translated from swedish: There's no escaping "The Reunion". We've all been to school. We've all found ourselves in the hierarchies. We've attended (or skipped) reunions and realized that hairlines may have receded and bellies grown bigger, but people remain the same. And the hierarchies are completely intact.
- Lisa Pehrsdotter

Swedish: gd.se »

Translated from swedish: High-quality cinematic artistry
- Gunnar Bergdahl

Swedish: Helsingborgs Dagblad »

Translated from swedish: The filmmaker questions others' actions but also their own experience, this too in a twisted variant of semi-documentary. The denouement is a little gem that further twists the drama, where the work's meta-perspective makes a meta-fan like myself weak in the knees.
- Fredrik Sahlin

Swedish: svt.se »

Translated from swedish: Top marks for school reunion
- Ingrid Stigsdotter

Swedish: sydsvenskan.se »

Translated from swedish: It's a film that constantly pulls the rug out from under itself, yet never loses its footing even when it soars into the blue. I acknowledge its function, understand its intent, consider it to be a very good film, and in my heart it feels cold.
- Fredrik Fyhr

Swedish: fredrikfyhr.se »

Translated from swedish: Without a doubt one of the year's best and most interesting Swedish films. Being able to make a drama with this setup and such a heavy theme, while simultaneously making it both entertaining and thrilling is an accomplishment few can boast about.
- Andreas Samuelson

Swedish: moviezine.se »

Translated from swedish: A bold debut that should spark debate
- Jan-Olov Andersson

Swedish: aftonbladet.se »

Translated from swedish: "The Reunion" isn't a documentary, but the fiction is deceptively similar to reality. The latter part of the film also blends documentary with fiction.
- Monika Tunbäck-Hanson

Swedish: gp.se »

Translated from swedish: She has created a powerful portrayal and there are many moments throughout the film where the indignation adrenaline kicks in. You get genuinely outraged and moved.
- Björn G Stenberg

Swedish: unt.se »

Translated from swedish: Through encounters with her former classmates, certain power structures are explored, and it becomes clear above all that even these now-adult people have tremendous difficulty being honest with Anna. The conclusion is that people in general struggle to break free from their established patterns, often due to their unwillingness to confront their past.
- Albin Wesley

Swedish: cine.se »

Translated from swedish: The relatability factor in the raw group dynamics between the classmates is high, making it hard to resist. The actors then get to meet her former classmates and the existing encounters that have taken place, which are also portrayed by actors. The approach is edgy, entertaining, and powerful.
- Maria Ljuslin

Swedish: filmeye.se »

Translated from swedish: The Reunion is good - when you watch it, you naturally start asking questions about bullying, how it can be experienced, and how it can escalate.
- Björn Jansson

Swedish: sverigesradio.se »