Directing
Leonard Rääf
Place of birth
Sweden
Known for
Directing
Credits
6 titles
Leonard Rääf is a Swedish writer/director known for his intimate and visually poetic storytelling, often exploring themes of coming-of-age, nostalgia, and complex family dynamics. His award-winning short Renard Rouge (2017) received “Best Nordic Short” at the Nordic International Film Festival in New York, marking him as a rising voice in Scandinavian cinema. Since 2018, Leonard has been based in Copenhagen, where he co-founded Holocene Studios following the production of his third short film, Clay (2019), shot in Iceland. The film was selected by over 25 festivals and earned six awards worldwide. He has written and directed five short films, including Hiding Behind Masks (2023) and his la…
Known for
NRAn oyster farmer’s day is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of his estranged sister. As they explore their strained relationship, they find solace in each other’s company – until revelations test everything.
Closed Oysters Can't Speak
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10.020-something-year-old Agnes, is thrown into a world of distress – on what should have been the perfect au pair experience on Iceland. She is forced to take action as an abusive mother’s behavior goes too far.
Clay
2019
NRTwo long-time friends hide out at their high school over the weekend, when an unknown person unexpectedly shows up. In the midst of their escape, odd noises start echoing through the corridors. Their curiosity to explore leads them down a slippery slope of discovering well-kept secrets – about both the unknown figure as well as themselves.
Hiding Behind Masks
2022
Behind the camera
NRAn oyster farmer’s day is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of his estranged sister. As they explore their strained relationship, they find solace in each other’s company – until revelations test everything.
Closed Oysters Can't Speak
—
NRAn oyster farmer’s day is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of his estranged sister. As they explore their strained relationship, they find solace in each other’s company – until revelations test everything.
Closed Oysters Can't Speak
—
10.020-something-year-old Agnes, is thrown into a world of distress – on what should have been the perfect au pair experience on Iceland. She is forced to take action as an abusive mother’s behavior goes too far.
Clay
2019
10.020-something-year-old Agnes, is thrown into a world of distress – on what should have been the perfect au pair experience on Iceland. She is forced to take action as an abusive mother’s behavior goes too far.
Clay
2019
NRTwo long-time friends hide out at their high school over the weekend, when an unknown person unexpectedly shows up. In the midst of their escape, odd noises start echoing through the corridors. Their curiosity to explore leads them down a slippery slope of discovering well-kept secrets – about both the unknown figure as well as themselves.
Hiding Behind Masks
2022
NRTwo long-time friends hide out at their high school over the weekend, when an unknown person unexpectedly shows up. In the midst of their escape, odd noises start echoing through the corridors. Their curiosity to explore leads them down a slippery slope of discovering well-kept secrets – about both the unknown figure as well as themselves.
Hiding Behind Masks
2022