Guldbagge-winning filmmakers Pella Kågerman and Hugo Lilja return with a new sci-fi film. Egghead Republic premieres in theaters on Friday. The film has one-third the budget of Aniara, according to Kågerman.
Pella Kågerman and Hugo Lilja earned acclaim for their 2018 sci-fi film Aniara, which won a Guldbagge award. They now present Egghead Republic, a new quirky sci-fi production premiering in theaters on November 29, 2025. The budget is substantially lower than for Aniara. 'It has a one-third budget compared to when we made Aniara,' says Pella Kågerman in an interview with Dagens Nyheter. Kågerman also reflects on the Guldbagge: receiving the award felt like it devalued the honor. The film likely explores science fiction themes in line with their previous work, though plot details are not specified in available sources. The premiere marks their return to the Swedish film scene after Aniara's success.