Don't Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves

Overview

We were approached by a production company to create a A story of love and death. Rasmus, 19, escapes to Stockholm and finds love in the religious Benjamin just as the AIDS epidemic hits the city's gay community.

Challenges & Approach

This was my very first production, an amazing experience that kickstarted my career in film and TV. I began as an intern in the location department, gaining valuable hands-on experience, and then transitioned to the Extras department. Towards the end of the project, I was offered a full-time job, which opened the door to further opportunities in the industry and laid the foundation for my future work in film and television.

The result

Don't Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves was highly acclaimed both critically and commercially. It received praise for its powerful storytelling, emotional depth, and strong performances, particularly in its portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community and the AIDS crisis in Sweden during the 1980s. The show was well-received internationally, earning awards and recognition for its impactful narrative and high production quality. Overall, it is considered an important and influential series that brought attention to a significant period in Swedish history.