THE LAST OBSERVERS
Since 1987, Karin and Lennart watched and recorded the weather every third hour, day and night, seven days a week, every day of the year, from their station by the lighthouse in Falsterbo, Sweden. Earning “a lousy salary, and a fantastic life” they remained steadfast through childbirth, illness and snowstorms—not missing a single observation in 36 years—while thousands of stations around the world fell to automation. Told through the eyes of their daughter Maja, this extraordinary and heartwarming love story shows lasting happiness exists in profound connection with nature and everyday rhythms.
A VIMEO BEST OF THE YEAR FILM
Director Maja K Mikkelsen
Producer Adam Mikkelsen
Executive producers Monika McClure, Alex Lowther, Julia Schellekens, Jelle Mul
Cinematographer Maja K Mikkelsen
Additional footage Fabian Engström
Editors Fabian Engström, Maja K Mikkelsen
Music Bill Elz
Graphic Design Eric Calderon, Claire Kairalla
Camera Maja K Mikkelsen, David Axelsson, Fabian Engström
Sound David Axelsson, Maja K Mikkelsen
Aerial Photography Fabian Engström
Final Sound Design Aron McFaul
Special Thanks
Stiftelsen Längmanska Kulturfonden, Mikael Kristersson,
Karin Persson, Lennart Karlsson, Sophie Ehnbom, Göran Walinder, Pudi & Hojan
Soundtrack here: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/billelz/the-last-observers-original-motion-picture-soundtrack
About the Director:
Maja K Mikkelsen is a Sweden-based filmmaker and artist with a background in marine biology.
Her work aims to inspire change in an uplifting, relatable way, a desperately needed perspective in a world filled with pressure, guilt-tripping or ignorance. Mikkelsen's belief is that the most potent change change happens when people feel capable and resilient, which comes from seeing the good forces at work in the world.
Her award-winning debut film The Last Observers has received high praise and has upcoming screenings in 2025 in Europe, North America and Asia.
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