An Extraordinary Study in Human Degradation 2008
In *An Extraordinary Study in Human Degradation (2008)*, Swedish filmmaker Patrik Eriksson turns personal heartache into a raw, introspective documentary.
Director: Patrik Eriksson
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *An Extraordinary Study in Human Degradation (2008)* about?
The film follows director Patrik Eriksson as he grapples with a personal existential crisis, filming his own emotional turmoil with a cell-phone camera. His collaborators join him in this unfiltered exploration of love, loneliness, and human degradation, captured in real time.
Who directed *An Extraordinary Study in Human Degradation*?
Patrik Eriksson directed the film, using his own life as the raw material for this deeply personal documentary.
Who stars in *An Extraordinary Study in Human Degradation*?
The documentary features Patrik Eriksson, Axel Danielsson, Ylva Gallon, Ruben Östlund, and Erik Hemmendorff.
Is *An Extraordinary Study in Human Degradation (2008)* worth watching?
If you appreciate raw, introspective documentaries that blend personal vulnerability with universal themes, this film is a compelling watch. Its unfiltered honesty and minimalist style make it a standout in its genre.
How long is *An Extraordinary Study in Human Degradation*?
The runtime is 83 minutes.
About An Extraordinary Study in Human Degradation (2008) — A Raw, Intimate Documentary on Love and Existence
In *An Extraordinary Study in Human Degradation (2008)*, Swedish filmmaker Patrik Eriksson turns personal heartache into a raw, introspective documentary. Using a cell-phone camera as his tool, he captures his own existential spiral in intimate detail, inviting viewers to witness his emotional unraveling with unflinching honesty. The film blends stark self-reflection with the detached observations of his collaborators—Ylva Gallon, Ruben Östlund, and others—who contribute to this unfiltered exploration of love, loneliness, and human frailty. Shot with a minimalist, vérité style, the documentary immerses audiences in a mood of melancholy and vulnerability, where every frame feels like a diary entry.
The result is a deeply personal yet universal meditation on the messiness of modern relationships and the ways we document our own suffering. Eriksson's unfiltered approach strips away pretenses, leaving behind a haunting portrait of despair and resilience. With its unpolished aesthetic and uncompromising honesty, *An Extraordinary Study in Human Degradation* (2008) stands out as a raw, unfiltered snapshot of one man's fight to make sense of his own existence.