{"id":1668,"date":"2022-10-21T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-the-year-i-stopped-performing-and-started-masturbating\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T18:18:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T17:18:42","slug":"review-the-year-i-stopped-performing-and-started-masturbating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-the-year-i-stopped-performing-and-started-masturbating\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: The Year I Stopped Performing and Started Masturbating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u00c5ret jag slutade prestera och b\u00f6rjade onanera<\/strong> (The Year I Stopped Performing and Started Masturbating) centers on Hanna (Katia Winter)<\/strong>, a driven professional navigating a demanding career. Her high-achieving lifestyle strains her relationships with those around her. Deciding to prioritize her personal life, she resigns from her job to dedicate more time to her husband, Morten (Jesper Zuschlag)<\/strong>, and their son. However, this decision proves to be belated, as Hanna’s life rapidly unravels. Through her newfound friendship with Liv (Vera Carlbom)<\/strong>, Hanna begins to recognize the value of life beyond professional success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00c5ret jag slutade prestera och b\u00f6rjade onanera<\/em> marks the directorial debut of producer Erika Wasserman<\/strong>, known for her work on films such as Gr\u00e4ns<\/strong> (Border). The screenplay is a collaboration between Christin Magdu<\/strong> and Wasserman. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Christin Magdu for several years, and I previously directed a short film she penned, titled The Pro<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond its distinctive and memorable title, \u00c5ret jag slutade prestera och b\u00f6rjade onanera<\/em> delivers genuine humor. The film elicited several audible laughs, a testament to its comedic effectiveness. The film navigates potentially awkward scenes with finesse and a delicate balance, avoiding common pitfalls that can render such moments clumsy or ineffective. A particularly memorable scene involves a Bluetooth<\/strong> speaker activating at inopportune moments, and its resolution showcases the strong comedic sensibility of Wasserman and Magdu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The performances are consistently strong, led by Katia Winter<\/strong>. Winter, following a successful international career, has recently returned to filming in Sweden. Her recent work includes a role in The Boys<\/strong>. She capably carries the lead role, delivering a nuanced and compelling portrayal of Hanna, the driven workaholic. Vera Carlbom, known as a singer, makes her acting debut as Hanna’s friend Liv, providing a genuine and engaging presence throughout the film. Even Henrik Dorsin<\/strong> delivers a restrained yet humorous and believable performance as Hanna’s demanding boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One minor critique of \u00c5ret jag slutade prestera och b\u00f6rjade onanera<\/em> is that it doesn’t fully capitalize on its emotional potential. The film’s chaotic narrative could have benefited from greater emotional depth. Furthermore, Hanna’s sudden financial destitution, attributed solely to purchasing a sofa<\/em>, felt somewhat contrived. While the need for her financial straits is understandable for plot purposes, it could have been established with greater subtlety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, \u00c5ret jag slutade prestera och b\u00f6rjade onanera<\/em> is an enjoyable and distinctive dramedy that stands out from conventional films. I recommend experiencing this unique offering in theaters and eagerly anticipate future projects from this creative team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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