Fredrik Gertten

Fredrik Gertten (born 3 April 1956 in Malmö) is a Swedish filmmaker, producer and journalist, best known for documentaries investigating global patterns of kleptocracy, lobbyism, financialization and extractivism.

The Dutch historian and philosopher Rutger Bregman is frequently featured in the film, as is the expert Sarah Chayes, amongst others.

A recurring theme in the film is how the social contract has been broken by the ultra wealthy and powerful people in our society.

[6] Bikes vs Cars sparked a debate on how cities are structured and was acknowledged in France where Gertten was granted the "Talents du Vélo" award for promoting the bicycle as a way of transport.

[7] Jozi Gold premiered in 2019 and was co directed by Fredrik Gertten and Sylvia Vollenhoven and co produced by WG Film and two South African filmproducers.

Following the legal case, Max, a Swedish fast-food chain, discontinued serving Dole's fruit salad at its restaurants.

Other Gertten's films based in Malmö address the construction of the Öresund Bridge (Walking on Water, 2000), termination of the newspaper Arbetet (The Death of a Working Man's Newspaper, 2001), demolition of the Kockums Crane (Bye Bye Malmö, 2003) and the story of the Turning Torso (The Socialist, the Architect, and the Twisted Tower, 2005).