by Phil Evans
Click Click
Documentary / Sweden / 52 min / 2024
Screening in cooperation with Skate Garden!
The film chronicles the photographic career of Malmö’s Nils Svensson, spanning over three decades and documenting the ever evolving Malmö skate scene and the characters that have emerged from the city’s DIY culture.
Although Nils has been a master of his craft for years, he never pursued it professionally. He opted instead to work with Bryggeriet, the organisation that is the heartbeat of the Malmö skate scene. So on the side of developing skateparks, contests, spots and a relationship with the city council, he also managed to take time to document Malmö’s legendary DIY spots, parks and the skaters that emerged from these spots such as Pontus Alv, Oski and many more.
While Nils photographic talents took him further afield to shoot campaigns for shoe brands and projects with Polar, he always remained rooted in Malmö.
It is here today, where he finds himself questioning his relevance. Nils recently turned 50 and although he is well respected he finds himself doubting his involvement in a traditionally young culture. Will he hang up his camera after three decades or will his friend’s convince him to keep on going?
