Blonde Animal (Det Blonda Djuret) – Blu-ray (Nikkatsu Super 8 Club Series, All Region) (Import/Sweden)

A distinctive entry from Nikkatsu’s early 1970s Sweden-shot productions, Blonde Animal blends observational storytelling with stylized, experimental filmmaking.

The film follows a young couple whose travels in Stockholm lead them into unexpected encounters with an older pair. As they explore the city together, the story unfolds through a series of character-driven moments set against the backdrop of urban nightlife, social environments, and shifting personal dynamics.

With its relaxed pacing and atmospheric presentation, the film captures a unique tone, combining location-driven visuals with a jazz-influenced soundtrack and an unconventional narrative style.

Produced during a period of international interest in Scandinavian cinema, Nikkatsu brought a Japanese production team to Sweden between 1971–1973, resulting in a series of cross-cultural productions. This release from Klubb Super 8 presents one of these restored titles, now available outside of Japan.

Cast:
Anette Arvidsson, Helen Sanderholm, Jim Steffe, Göran Svensson, Anne Forsman, Maria Kernell, Anne Andersson

Director: Masanao Sakao
Producer: Kazuyoshi Fukushima
Production: Soei Puro

Blu-ray Specs:
Runtime: 63 minutes
Video: 1080p HD (1.33:1)
Audio: LPCM Mono 2.0
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English, Swedish
Year: 1971
Region: Free (A/B/C)

Special Features:

• Blonde Animals: Swedish Sin Through the Lens of Nikkatsu’s 1970s productions – Video essay by Johan Nordström
• The Other White Meat – Video essay by Dakota Noot & Christopher Velasco
• Anette Arvidsson gallery
• Image & poster galleries
• Theatrical trailer

Import Note:
This is an official Swedish Blu-ray release from Klubb Super 8, presented in its original format with English subtitles.