Jag är Polisen (2014) gay short film

[@jean6872]

This film is riveting because so much is not spoken. The student sees the vulnerability of the young 'policeman' and he rises to the occasion with maturity and consideration. Swedish and Dutch communicating in a language which belongs to neither and they do bond. So many short films are made with artistry that is praiseworthy.

[@patricksmith4148]

Communication, ok. However, how was it gay?

[@jean6872]

@Patrick Smith *_Two same sex people bonding emotionally as in the early stages of a sexual relationship."You can walk with me if you want."_*

[@MarcovanBergen]

Hi Jean, thank you so much for your kind words about the film. It means a lot to me! I’m very glad the story resonated with you.

[@jean6872]

@@MarcovanBergen Entirely my pleasure, Marco.

[@SreevatsaKota]

Your films are much loved the world over, Mr van Bergen. Congratulations to you on your prodigious talent of film-making and story-telling at such a young age. Best wishes from India

[@fabulous_pablo]

He wants to be a police officer then higher to be a detective but he's not even a police officer, that's so cute. A lovely short gay film. The other boy can understand him and he doesn't mock him. 😍Both boys are handsome too.

[@emeraldstar373]

Gay?

[@Stickynote42]

​@@emeraldstar373yess "Gay" it was an gay short film..

[@emeraldstar373]

@@Stickynote42 yeah i was 14 then, I don't think I meant to watch this video so probs didn't realise xD

[@Stickynote42]

@@emeraldstar373 ohh yaaa😅 you sent this comment 2 years ago....

[@SrTBP]

Sweden + Netherlands = 💜😍💜 Nice movie!! Beautiful scenery and captivating atmosphere....

[@MarcovanBergen]

Thank you Tomás for your kind comments!

[@skittoh]

I don't know if I got it right, but it seems to me like the "policeman" is just a nice-townie-guy with some "mental issues". Every small town has one of them, whom makes no harm so people just let them be. That's what I infere at least, judging from other people's interaction with him: (1) The old lady's nice behavior; (2) The real policeman's observant but neutral behavior; and (3) The young man's not-so-nice behavior. I might be absolutely wrong, but I don't see the "gay thing" that some of you are pointing out in the comments. I see something even bigger and transversal, such as: to get rid of prejudgements; the importance of company and understanding; kindness to one another. I might be right or wrong. However, I had a great time watching it. Awesome work!

[@MarcovanBergen]

You got it absolutely right! So glad to read your comment. I’m humbled by your kind words. Thank you for watching my film.

[@jolliebearforchrist5468]

YOU'RE AN OBSERVANT THINKER!

[@jolliebearforchrist5468]

JESUS CHRIST DIED ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS AND HE WAS BURIED AND HE ROSE AGAIN ON THE THIRD DAY THE BIBLE 1ST CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 15 VERSES 1 THROUGH 5 AS WELL AS JOHN CHAPTER 3 VERSES 16 THROUGH 21 THE BIBLE

[@jolliebearforchrist5468]

@@MarcovanBergen JESUS CHRIST DIED ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS AND HE WAS BURIED AND HE ROSE AGAIN ON THE THIRD DAY THE BIBLE 1ST CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 15 VERSES 1 THROUGH 5 AS WELL AS JOHN CHAPTER 3 VERSES 16 THROUGH 21 THE BIBLE

[@singing4fun]

@@jolliebearforchrist5468 ... and when he arose from the dead, if he sees his shadow, we get 6 more weeks of winter...

[@PanayiotisVyras]

A wonderful tale about closeness and connection, in a world of suspicion and mistrust. And the best part: "you were smoking weed" subtly constructs the bridge!

[@giovanniserafino1731]

Very good short film! Two men who don't know each other's native language use English to communicate. I am Italian, but it sounded as if they both spoke with American accents. Very nicely done indeed!

[@MarcovanBergen]

Thanks for your kind comments!

[@Lugano89_MD]

I enjoyed this short film a lot, as it forces you to think. The gay theme was super subtle, but there. Great film.

[@MarcovanBergen]

Thanks very much for your kind comment!

[@joeowens6180]

Subtitles are necessary. Both boys are fine actors, but all blond young man is beautiful beyond description. The full meaning of the story completely escaped me.

[@MarcovanBergen]

Hi! Text limits the essence of what is happening. I’ve decided not to subtitle the Swedish parts as the hitchhiker does not understand that language and he has to understand the situations by watching what is happening: the guy teasing him, not being able to pay… instead of listening to the situations you and he watch the situation. It’s a way of filmmaking we are unfortunately not used to a lot anymore today, with Marvel and such being big players. I invite you to watch the film again, and see if you can decipher the meaning from what happens on screen. I think you can!

[@joeowens6180]

@@MarcovanBergen OK - I'm willing to try again. You showed that you put earnest thought into the matter.

[@stpaley]

@@MarcovanBergen i did not miss subtitles, i agree sometimes they are not needed and other times i may have to watch some multiple times

[@carlosm.labanca2285]

​@@MarcovanBergenHi, Marco. I did understand the parts in Swedish, cause they're self-explanatory. This said, I wasn't able to grasp the whole story. What's its gist? I mean, I could figure out each situation, but got completely lost as regards the whole. Would you mind doing some explaining, please? TIA!

[@MarcovanBergen]

@@carlosm.labanca2285 hey Carlos! Thanks for your comment. The film, for me, is an ambivalent telling about openness and empathy opposed to the immediate judgement of behaviour that we don’t immediately understand. Without talking to each other much, both boys connect with, and help each other because they do not immediately jump to conclusions about each other. It’s about looking closer, seeing what’s under the hood (as made visible at the ending of the film) and understanding how to help each other. I hope this makes sense. Please feel free to reply to my comment if you’re interested in more background on the story. And a warm thank you for taking the time to watch my film!

[@matte5040]

As a Swedish "policeman" he should know that they're supposed to walk on the left side of the road, not the right. 😜

[@MarcovanBergen]

And that's one of the signs giving away that he isn't really a police officer at all!

[@vwestlife]

The Volvo 240 was the real star of the show.

[@MarcovanBergen]

Glad to hear you loved the Volvo as much as I do!

[@gageoliver2186]

It's the dude from "Water" an LGBT short. He's cute. (Subtitles were a joke. They didn't even come on when they didn't speak English)

[@josecabaltera1625]

so it isn't just me, then. The subtitles were non-existent.

[@thiagoholanda8567]

Yes, that's him! You can see him also in the original netflix horror series Ares!

[@gageoliver2186]

@@thiagoholanda8567 cool thanks!!

[@kenzington_stack]

If you go to the creator channel, you can see that they are both made by him! :)

[@anthonywatts2033]

You miss the point; they didn't speak each others language. That why no subtitles.....

[@Martindyna]

Excellent short. The Volvo driver looked too small / slightly built to be a police officer, which was the first clue.

[@felixdom9693]

Very beautyful short films. Nicely done the view is incredibly pretty. Its like heaven! The boy are both charming thank you for this art 💞💞

[@MarcovanBergen]

Thank you for your kind comments, Felix! I am glad you enjoy my films.

[@scotgat]

When our sun becomes a red giant, this movie will become comprehensible to all.

[@bazza945]

I think you are being optimistic ;)

[@monicochimpanzonsegundo6056]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@philipthomey7884]

But the sun already is a red giant

[@redjupiter2]

You clearly need more life experience if you cannot understand what is happening in this film even if you turn off the sound.

[@warrenabeshouse1230]

Mr van Bergen certainly has an eye for attractive young blond males. This little film features two with a third appearing briefly as eye candy though I can't work out why he was aggressive towards the young cop then stopped when more senior police enter. The story itself doesn't amount to much; it's more in the telling of it that keeps one attention. The most impressive aspect of this short film for me was the orchestral score which suited the action perfectly.

[@swordsword5593]

well he'd grown up...i mean th guy from "Water". As for the movie, you have to watch it closely to get the clue what's going on. Well, it seems, as long as you don't cause much trouble, even if you're different people will always look you in the good side. Sweden is indeed one of the best places to live to.

[@rituchouhan1780]

Damn.. he is the shy boy from water vattnet..

[@thiagoholanda8567]

Yes, that's him! You can see him also in the original netflix horror series Ares!

[@dennisberry9518]

Tobias was excellent, as he was as James in Water/Vattnet!

[@MarcovanBergen]

Thank you! I'll pass it on to him :)

[@alsimanche]

Dennis Berry as far as i know he has played gay character in 3 series or movies, like water, tesa (series), and this short film, he's dutch isn't he??, and is he gay in real life?

[@robertbrolo486]

@@alsimanche IDK/ OMG Who give's a Fuck.

[@annupoly9973]

Love from India

[@mandyortiz5442]

Matthew Boomer has the best relationship

[@joeowens6180]

Best guess: the young swede is not a cop, has stolen the police car and is on the run (someone known to him appears in the shop, they recognize each other, but what they say here is unknown). The hiker obviously knows more about cars, begins to realize that the "policeman" is a fake on the run, but goes along just for the sake of getting a ride. Still, the words would have made this much clearer. I hope that is close enough; please let me know.

[@MarcovanBergen]

Hi Joe, Thanks for taking the time! Young Swede indeed is not a cop. He's a police enthusiast. That's why he's wearing an old uniform and old police car (contrasted to the real police standing outside the gas station in their modern uniforms and with their modern car). The lady in the shop is nice to him as she knows him and his 'hobby', but the boy with the helmet teases him with it. The hiker picks up these signals and grows sorry for him (buying the fluids) and kind of grows fond of him. Hope this helps!

[@joeowens6180]

@@MarcovanBergen Thanks! That's a fuller, nicer picture to visualize.

[@charlesyoungblood6113]

Outstanding Swedish Film . Love it and the Storyline !

[@MarcovanBergen]

Thank you very much!

[@nicolascastellanos8056]

Sweet film: a wanna-be policeman who gets caught in his faking it by the hitchhiker who rescues him from an embarrassing situation at the gas station and stays with him to get the kid’s car running. Then the hitchhiker continues to be sympathetic by complimenting the kid on his Volvo and the two young men ride off together toward Gothenburg.

[@HectorGarcia1]

It’s a good film, though possibly misclassified as gay. However, it doesn’t need to be gay. It’s good as it is. @marcovanbergen does a great job of capturing that landscape and the quiet interactions between characters. There’s definitely a subtle attraction but it doesn’t go any farther- these characters already have other things going on in their lives. It’s good because it raises questions and doesn’t give all of the answers. I do wish you would consider subtitles when English is not spoken; I would have liked to know what the store clerk was saying. Her part is important, too. Keep making films!

[@MarcovanBergen]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I’m glad to read that you enjoyed the way I captured the landscape and the interactions. I will consider adding closed captions for the Swedish parts; but the ‘goal’ of not adding them was to hopefully convey their emotions beyond the spoken language: try to challenge the viewer to read their expressions rather than the spoken sentences. I made another film “South of Heaven” after this one and I’m currently writing two scripts, so I’m trying to keep busy next to my day job :)

[@HectorGarcia1]

Thanks so much for responding. I will look for South of Heaven and I totally understand having to balance a day job and a creative life. I look forward to more great films.

[@wisetomato-666]

-Did you know that smoking weed is legal in Sweden? Me: xd, nice timing

[@Seatown]

"...legal in Sweden as well?" (as well as what????)

[@mimi3570]

@@Seatown the netherlands of course

[@LearnAboutFlow]

I don't understand this story. Is the cop actually just some kid who either stole a decommissioned police car or is pretending to be a police officer? Why did he have to hide his identity around real cops, especially since the Volvo breakdown wasn't his fault?

[@jeffmunsell7442]

embarassed rookie with a civilian helper !

[@marissaklammer5376]

Gay is logic

[@Nikos44330]

Finally! Can't wait !

[@tomslick5456]

When are you going to find the actual correct subtitle file and add it to this movie? It would be most helpful.

[@srinivas226]

Nice Direction 👌

[@donaldstorm4959]

That was pretty funny he's an impersonating a police officer and he's telling him it's illegal to smoke pot hahaha

[@aluminumdragonfly]

ManicMan 2298 You heard right but it's actually illegal to smoke or possess marijuana in Sweden. The Swedes are really strict about this.

[@justdru]

wow North Face products are everywhere lol...the hitch hiker is sexy but I don't understand why this was under gay anything lol

[@270poundJane]

Ok, 2 short films; now more would be welcome. Wish you would take the time to create an extended film of the 2 films you take credit for here.

[@MarcovanBergen]

Hi Dog! It's my dream to make a long film. I've been writing it since finishing this one in 2014. The idea's there, the crew is there, cast is there... but filmmaking is super expensive and funding is really difficult for a first time feature filmmaker. So if you'd like to support the films I make, feel free to make a donation!

[@panxu7681]

I am not quite sure what story this film is telling ...

[@oskr1303]

Omg are you stupid?!!! Duhhh.... "Smoking weed in sweden is legal" it was SUUUUPER OBVIOUS. (Im absolutely joking lmao I got no idea wtf this shit was about)

[@richarddavis2107]

徐攀 Ifyoudont keep your windscreen washer full your car will breakdown lol.

[@philipthomey7884]

@@richarddavis2107 lol = )

[@jeromesullivan4015]

Interesting, even though I don’t understand it…

[@200128]

I understand English, but the sound is very low. I can´t hear and comprehend the words of their conversation. I mean, What was the script all about? Handsome guys, by the way.

[@renecajes2601]

Domingo Naranjo Exactly he acts like a police but his shy to show to the others

[@jorditotheworld148]

Domingo Naranjo Hi

[@renecajes2601]

Jordan Paul Salvador Lunesa here's my fb account rene matsunaga cajes

[@judithbrown6723]

Smoking weed is legal in Sweden as well as - WHAT?!?!?!?

[@jesusmeza4730]

men,ceso

[@jonathanmachado8133]

When did he have time to put on the white gloves, and why? 🤔

[@FranciscoSantos-ss3uq]

♠🔷♠🔷♠♠♠ássistindo agora quero ver no que vai dar nisso tudo.,♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠♠♠

[@AikaneKahuna]

Rich in subtleties

[@boyinthepenaltybox]

and subtext.

[@davidcurley8989]

Awesome flick

[@voxveritas333]

Reminds me of Minnesota countryside.

[@moondoggieist]

#Cute short !!! and the guys !!!

[@MyRobin38]

beautiful

[@Jax-mt9ix]

The guy in the red shirt is handsome 😉

[@thiagoholanda8567]

That's Tobias kersloot! You can see him also in the original netflix horror series Ares!

[@josephwilliamchristopheral7306]

So, what's gay about this film, the friendship? C,mon!

[@jbarnard2591]

nicely done

[@carlosalenduran4630]

Do they fall in love after?

[@Hari-om6yx]

this is about finding new friends tf. We don't even know if they're gay

[@machum1137]

@@Hari-om6yx read the room tf ............

[@Hari-om6yx]

@@machum1137 what do you want me to read? There's no part that shows they're gonna fall in love

[@southenglish1]

There English is very good.

[@marcantony9228]

Better than yours !! (Their).

[@JJ-kj6jo]

@@marcantony9228 Lol, Exactly

[@rdkuless]

The officer's loud leather sole shoes changed half way thru to soft sole shoes.. How many languages do you need to be fluent in to understand understand the dialog..?

[@ivanhugh5372]

Is the guys with sunglasses from the short gay film called water??

[@arns4869]

yes

[@FranciscoSantos-ss3uq]

♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠pelo.., que parece deve ser uma bela historias de anbos os lados do prazer.,♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠♠

[@silvafrancisco-hv7qo]

♣💚♣💚♣💚♣💚💚♣♣🌷👍lindíssimos rapazes muito bem versatil Adorei.😍 👍🌷♣💚♣💚♣💚♣💚♣♣

[@alejandrobugueno8582]

Wonderfull movies

[@silvafrancisco-hv7qo]

♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷🔷♠♠👍🌷GAROTAO BONITO ESSE do filme beijos Gostei.💜 🌷👍♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠♠♠♠

[@mthprfs]

They’re speaking English!!!!!

[@colingilbey9799]

Yeh, I was hoping to get a little listening practice.

[@Martindyna]

Yes ! I started fiddling with the translation tool before i realised haha. Apparently because they use English as a common language they both know.

[@keithfoester7326]

lovely cashier lady lol

[@itze25]

The police officer is clearly not Swedish ;-)

[@MarcovanBergen]

No, it's a Dutch actor portraying a Swede

[@el-janielabdul-hamidjashye1236]

what the nice place and view. where is it??

[@Redeemed26]

Show Time El-Janiel Abdul-hamid Jashyeam Sweden 🇸🇪

[@MarcovanBergen]

We shot this film in a town called Skane-Tranas in the southern part of Sweden

[@Kai-oh9do]

The red shirt guy looks like the guy from another short film called Water

[@MarcovanBergen]

it's him ;)

[@thiagoholanda8567]

Yes, that's him! You can see him also in the original netflix horror series Ares!

[@aparecidachagas2827]

Que pena que está sem legendas.

[@johnjohnson4702]

I gave the move a thumbs up. But it hard to explain why. Maybe it’s the trying so hard to matter point.

[@slam3traharjo]

Unfortunately the english subtitle no working 🤣🤣🤣

[@markhouse578]

Love this Film.

[@dracula5837]

what do you love about this film????

[@silvafrancisco-hv7qo]

♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠♠♠👍🌷gostaria que fosse com legendas em português. 🌷👍♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠♠♠

[@stephenmessano1847]

Very confusing ... why is this considered a "gay" film? Why didn't the young policeman get help from the other two policemen at the gas station?

[@caiohenriquecarvalho8742]

True, for me this boy was pretending to be a police officer, that's why he hid his hat and police uniform when he saw the police officers in the store

[@rpinedan]

Is the guy in red shirt Tobias Kersloot?

[@user-ud8xd]

Renzo Pineda Navarro i thought it said Tobias cholesterol for some reason...

[@thiagoholanda8567]

Yes, that's him! You can see him also in the original netflix horror series Ares!

[@johanneswohler5476]

He reminds me of Gins Blom

[@FranciscoSantos-ss3uq]

♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠♠💖👄💖👄💖👄💖👄💖👄💖👄💖👄💖♠♠♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠♠♠

[@annahomonnai9696]

I don't understand why was it a gay film

[@tomdyson3162]

Dutch treat.

[@andreyguavita]

Donde lo puedo ver en español

[@silvafrancisco-hv7qo]

🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠🔷♠♠♠nessa que filme em? Beijos.💕 Gostei.💜 ♠🔷♠🔷♠♠🔷♠🔷♠♠♠♠♠

[@marcelog668]

AT LEAST, SUBTITTLES IN SPANISH PLEASE

[@bazza945]

Well, they couldn't appear more guilty if they tried.

[@silvafrancisco-hv7qo]

💖💙💖💙💖💙💖💙💙🔷♥♥♥👍🌷charmes e belezas sempre andam lados á lados. Com prazer tótal 🌷👍♥♥♥🔷💙💖💙💖💙💖💙💙💙🔷

[@armandogonzalez6601]

I don't see the lgbt thing here, could be or not .

[@SrTBP]

Totally.....99% of male LGBTQ+ community would have called the car insurance emergency line...me included 😂😂

[@boyinthepenaltybox]

@@SrTBP : triple A!

[@asianguy86]

@@SrTBP correct ✅

[@silvafrancisco-hv7qo]

♠💜♠💜♠💜♠💜♠♠🌷👍beijar não é errado mas quero um alguém para me sentir se feliz..,👍🌷♠💜♠💜♠💜♠💜♠♠♠

[@silvafrancisco-hv7qo]

🔷💙🔷💙🔷💙🔷💙🔷🔷🔷👍🌷vale ser charmoso para ter uma vida melhor no amor para quem sabe se amar de coração puros.,🔷💙🔷💙🔷💙🔷💙💙💙💙👍🌷

[@MarinaldoBarata]

Eu queria ser um policial desses

[@jackycool8411]

ils vont faire quoi après ?

[@menzhim2812]

WHY WASTE TIME MONEY AND EFFORT WHEN THERE IS NO TELLING WTF THIS MOVIE IS ABOUT..???!!!

[@silvafrancisco-hv7qo]

♠💜♠💜♠💜♠💜♠♠♠🔷como áh vida é difícil mas é preciso manter algum geito para ser feliz no paraísos do prazer. 🔷♠💜♠💜♠💜♠♠♠

[@pedroholanda7245]

Muito elegante Lindo demais

[@zhang3967]

Is Tobias gay/bi in real life?

[@alsimanche]

Putain Amoìs i want to know that as well

[@khymaaren]

What difference would knowing that make? Unless you live close to him and you want to pursue the chance of hooking up...

[@zhang3967]

Khy Maaren I’m deeply invested in someone’s life that’s why. And yes, I’m considering that tiny chance lmao. No I’m not gonna chase him.. but maybe I could bump into him someday idk

[@MarcovanBergen]

Hi! Tobias is straigt.

[@zhang3967]

Marco van Bergen Dankeschön

[@RaySantos31081956]

👍😄👋👋💋❤🌍👋👋🎼

[@sriramkantharao1662]

Raimundo Santos hi Santos u ok

[@williamdougherty7369]

Raimundo Santo

[@FabianeSantos-my4wd]

@@williamdougherty7369 oi

[@tasa5832]

I do not think so the whole scenario is matching the real life. I mean the abnormal behavior of police officer who got a problem with his car. Second thing, it is not a shame when have gay face or have experienced gay behavior before many years. It is not true, gay will give you hard time in order to get help from him or get some information. Usually , gay hate gay not support , because each one of them like to trap the other not to rescue him. I like the skin look of the student who walk long distance , it was really very attractive. Thanks, wishing to have many gays from cold snowy countries.

[@annupoly9973]

Thanks for story now I understand love from India

[@boynowman6143]

it was a nice car , i wish i had one

[@MarcovanBergen]

I still own it, but it's super expensive to drive in unfortunately.

[@alexv8man]

@@MarcovanBergen didn't totally get the plot of the film but it's properly relatable , beating on a redblock soon overheats and don't get me started on running costs 😅, nice to see it made sense with what they were doing rather then typically oh no it broke down insert poking and it magically works again.

[@nabeelking3310]

Handsome boy

[@silvafrancisco-hv7qo]

♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣

[@avionico8643]

O garoto policial é estranho demais, não entendi.

[@ericcarlson3746]

oh well, whatever language that is, i dont speak it

[@شعيبالاثوري-ظ3ت]

Jag älsker svenska

[@pedroholanda7245]

Lindos sonhos

[@stormyrain2957]

Is Sweden a Muslim country?

[@jordanleu7552]

no

[@JJ-kj6jo]

Of course not, but a large portion of immigrants in Sweden are Muslims

[@Rapha2587]

Really? Poor swedish people... I hope that those Muslims don't practice Islam.

[@brocklod3673]

Not YET but in 20 years it’ll be a caliphate and most Swedes will be brown.

[@arns4869]

@@brocklod3673 noooo

[@مصطفىاغا-ر8غ]

كيف حالك يا قلبي ❤

[@jeromefitzroy]

Their accents are really hard to understand

[@santosgarcia6698]

Meaningless

[@lovemosss2001]

LOL

[@akhmadfirdaus409]

Bokrp pool paling hoot

[@akhmadfirdaus409]

Bokep pool paling hoot

[@dracula5837]

make no sense,boring,,what is the point? why was he scared to be seen as a police man?

[@aluminumdragonfly]

Dracula - The movie didn't make sense to me either. He didn't want to be seen as a policeman because he wasn't one, just a wannabe with a fake police car and uniform.