“Are you literally trying to ruin my life?”

Anyone who has had the dubious pleasure of sharing lockdown with a teenager will doubtless nod in sage recognition at Jesper’s latest for Sweden’s State Alcohol Shop.

When it comes to pretty much anything, and not least access to booze, ‘no’ is a word that most teens seem incapable of accepting with a measured calm. (Directors are the same, but that’s another story). The result is Trumpian levels of sulking, if not all out nuclear conflict.  And, if you’re not involved, it’s pretty funny… mainly because, let’s face it, we’ve all been there.

As ever, Jesper makes a beautifully observed film about the detailed reality of the human condition.

In a time where intolerance, prejudice and hate crimes are on the rise it appears that global brands are doing what some of our political leaders will not and spreading messages of equality, inclusivity and love. Whatever the motivation it’s a positive stance.

Kim’s latest film for Telekom was finished just before lockdown started. The beautifully crafted film, promoting Telekom’s support of the No Hate Speech Movement, portrays the bafflement and pain of a victim of on-line abuse. It pulls no punches, alluding unflinchingly to the dark history of hate speech in Germany but very much shining the spotlight on the worst of the here and now.

There is a line in Jesper Ericstam’s latest film, for iconic French biscuit brand Prince, that says – “I have never seen such unbridled joy” – which just about sums it up. Even hardened criminals with hearts of stone will crack a smile.

The film’s hero, little Julia, is an irrepressible bundle of joyful energy, who does the best bomb dive ever, and gives more mature aquatic athletes a run for their money.